To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills how many staff his Department shares with the Department for Children, Schools and Families. (274066)

13 members of staff work in the Joint Apprenticeships Unit which reports to both DIUS and DCSF. They are employed by DIUS on DIUS terms and conditions.

Since DIUS was established, the DCSF has also provided some services under a shared agreement.