Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many vacancies exist for press officers in his Department on (a) the newsdesk and (b) the pro-active press team; what the budgeted size of his Department's press office is; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 27 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many vacancies exist for press officers in his Department on (a) the newsdesk and (b) the proactive press team; what the budgeted size of his Department's press office is; and if he will make a statement. [155818] Mr. Straw: [holding answer 27 March 2001]: The current number of vacancies is: (a) One--newsdesk (b) Two--proactive press teams The budget for the Home Office press office for the financial year 2000-01 is approximately £1.6 million based on staffing levels of: five Senior Information Officers, 20 Information Officers, three Assistant Information Officer trainees, one Chief Immigration Officer, one Higher Executive Officer, seven administrative grades and three senior managers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 155818; 365 c701-2W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Government departments Home Office Press Staff Vacancies Information officers
Contains statistics: Yes
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