(a) whether Insurance Companies including Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC) have downsized their staff during the current financial year;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the reduction may have an adverse effect on the growth of the insurance sector;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the employees` unions of the said companies have opposed the reduction in staff strength; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?