asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they propose to move Civil Service jobs out of County Fermanagh over the next five years; and, if so, to where they will be moved, why they will be moved, and after what consultation. [HL209]

There are currently no plans to move Civil Service jobs out of County Fermanagh over the next five years although the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLNI) is currently reviewing its local office network. This review, which is for business and efficiency reasons, might impact on the five jobs in the Enniskillen office. There will be appropriate consultation with staff representatives. This reply is without prejudice to any decisions flowing from the establishment of the Water Service as a government-owned company with effect from 1 April 2007 and the implementation of the recommendations of the Review of Public Administration, which is underway.