Local Government: Manpower

Mr. Graham Stuart
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many officials are assisting the Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber in her duties; at what cost to the public purse; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Dhanda
I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Fareham (Mr. Hoban) on 24 October 2007, Official Report, columns 378-9W.