asked the Minister for Justice the numbers and grades of staff employed in the Land Registry at present; his views on whether this complement of staff is sufficient to deal with the business of the Land Registry in an effective and expeditious manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Land Registry Staffing Levels.
The number of staff employed in the Land Registry on 19 April, 1988 was as follows:
Grade |
Number |
Registrar |
1 |
Deputy Registrar |
1 |
Chief Examiner of Titles |
7 |
Assistant Manager |
1 |
Examiner of Titles |
8 |
Group Leader (Assistant Principal Officer) |
|
Assistant Principal Officer |
6 |
Higher Executive Officer |
27 |
Executive Officer |
43 |
Staff Officer |
18 |
Clerical Officer |
38 |
Clerical Assistant |
108 |
Mapping Adviser |
1 |
Chief Superintendent, Mapping |
4 |
Regional Mapping Director |
8 |
Superintendent, Mapping |
11 |
Examiner-in-Charge |
25 |
Examiner of Maps |
57 |
Mapping Draughtsman |
12 |
Record Clerk |
4 |
Head Searcher |
5 |
Paperkeeper |
20 |
Messenger |
7 |
Cleaner |
1 |
Total |
419 |
I am satisfied that, having regard to the staffing constraints which apply in the Land Registry as they do in the Public Service generally, the present staffing of the registry is adequate.