Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2003. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Thursday, 13 March 2003 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to his Answer of 5th December 2002, 395 c925, to the Right honourable Member for West Dorset, what functions are performed by the 724 other staff working for Sir David Omand; how much this cost the Cabinet Office in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office pursuant to his answer of 5 December 2002, Official Report, column 925, to the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Mr. Letwin), what functions are performed by the 724 other staff working for Sir David Omand; how much this cost the Cabinet Office in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement. [99221] Mr. Alexander: The 724 other staff referred to in the answer of 5 December are non-senior civil servants. In December 2002 the total salary costs of non-senior civil servants in the units that report to Sir David Omand were £2.1 million. These units are: the Intelligence and Security Secretariat; the Civil Contingencies Secretariat; the Communication Group; the Machinery of Government Secretariat; the Government Information and Communication Service; the Corporate Services Group; ministerial offices; and Sir David's private office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99221; 401 c412W;401 c411-2W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Costs Intelligence services Pay Staff Terrorism Departmental coordination Cabinet Office Omand, David
Contains statistics: Yes
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