To ask the Minister for Women and Equality with reference to the answer of 27 October 2008, Official Report, columns 688-89W, on departmental temporary employment, how many staff were recruited through each company in each year; and for how long on average staff recruited through these companies worked for the Department in each year. (242316)

With reference to the answer of 27 October 2008, Official Report, columns 688-89W, on departmental temporary staff, the total number of staff recruited through each company and the average length of contract, in weeks, is as follows: