Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 January 2003. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Thursday, 30 January 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how many staff work for the Business Co-ordination Unit; how many worked for the Unit in each year since it was formed; and what the running costs of the Unit are in 2002-03. - Includes figures.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many staff work for the Business Co-ordination Unit; how many worked for the unit in each year since it was formed; and what the running costs of the unit are in 2002-03. [92576] Mr. Leslie: There are currently three staff employed in the Business Co-ordination Unit, with two vacant posts. In 2000 when the unit was set up there were four members of staff, this increased to five in April 2002. The running costs budget for the unit in 2002-03 is £300,000.

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