In my Department matters relating to the National Archive Act are dealt with in the Data Protection Unit which was established in October 2015. Prior to this date the National Archives work was dealt with within the Freedom of Information (FoI) Unit. The staff of that Unit also dealt with others matters including FoI, Departmental presence at agricultural shows/events, data protection and access to information on the environment.
The following tables outline the staffing complement in these Units for the dates in question.
As regards changes to the National Archives Act, I understand the Deputy may be referring to the National Archives (Amendment) Bill which was referenced in the recently published legislative programme for the current session. I note the heads of the Amendment Bill are expected shortly and consideration will be given in time to any measures arising from this process.
Data Protection Unit
October 2015
1 Assistant Principal
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3 day week
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1 Executive Officer (appointed May 2016)
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Full time
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FOI Unit
2010 to September 2015
1 Assistant Principal
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Full time (FoI Unit plus other work areas)
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1 Higher Executive Officer
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3 day week
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2 Executive Officers
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Full time
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