Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what targets have been set for the release of his Department's material to the National Archives; what progress has been made in meeting those targets; and how many staff in his Department are engaged in reviewing records for that purpose.

Over the 10 year period for the release of material to the National Archives to meet the transition to the 20 Year Rule, the estimated number of files DCLG will transfer to the National Archives, based on current holdings, is as follows:

The actual number of files transferred may vary depending on the number of files identified for final deposit with the National Archives. Records review, including sensitivity reviewing, forms an element of the work of several staff, and amounts to 2 full time equivalent staff members in total.