Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 10 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people work for the Defence Scientific Advisory Council; how many are employed in Scotland; what the personnel costs of the agency are; and how these figures compare to 2002. - Includes figures.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people work for the Defence Scientific Advisory Council; how many are employed in Scotland; what the personnel costs of the agency are; and how these figures compare to 2002. [119297] Dr. Moonie: The Defence Scientific Advisory Council (DSAC) is an advisory Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB). It has a membership of 13, supported by an additional seven Ministry of Defence officials. None work or reside in Scotland at present. As an advisory NDPB, it does not incur expense on its own account.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119297; 406 c1111-2W;406 c113-4W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Costs Staff Scotland Defence Scientific Advisory Council Operating costs
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk