asked the Paymaster General (1) how many staff are employed in (a) unemployment benefit offices, (b) jobcentres, (c) Manpower Services Commission and (d) the remainder of his Department; and how many separate buildings are occupied for each;(2) how many staff are employed in all aspects of paying unemployment benefit and dealing with tribunals and fraud; and how many separate premises they occupy.

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.