HC Deb 12 May 1931 vol 252 c990
55. Mr. DAY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the total number of male and female officers employed in the clerical classes of the Civil Service as at the last convenient date?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

On the 1st January last the total number of male and female officers employed in the established General and Departmental Clerical Classes of the Civil Service was 42,660, of whom 34,120 were male and 8,540 female.

Commander SOUTHBY

Can the hon. Gentleman say what proportion are ex-service men?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

Not without notice.