asked Her Majesty's Government:

Following devolution of power to the Northern Ireland Assembly, how many press contact staff still work for the Northern Ireland Office in the Province; and where they are located.[HL4498]

There are 12 press contact staff working for the Northern Ireland Office, consisting of a director of communications, a deputy director of communications, two principal information officers, four senior information officers and four information officers. These members of staff are located in Belfast.