Written question asked by Audrey Wise (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 March 1999. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security;Social Security Benefits Agency

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many people were employed by the Benefits Agency on the last day for which a figure is available. - Includes figures and text of letter from Peter Mathison of Benefits Agency.

Answer: Audrey Wise: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people were employed by the Benefits Agency on the last day for which a figure is available. [73626] Angela Eagle: Staffing of the Benefits Agency is a matter for the Chief Executive, Peter Mathison. He will write to my hon. Friend. Letter from Peter Mathison to Audrey Wise, dated 2 March 1999: The Secretary of Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking how many staff were employed by the Benefits Agency on the last day for which a figure is available. As at 31 January 1999, the Benefits Agency had a total of 74307 staff in post. In addition, there were 3934 staff employed on casual contracts. I hope that this is helpful.

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