HC Deb 27 February 1947 vol 433 cc2272-3
37. Mr. De la Bére

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of civil servants employed by his Department in London and the provinces on 1st January, 1946, and 1947.

Mr. Shinwell

The total staff of the Ministry, excluding industrial employees, on 1st January, 1946, was 7,245; and on 1st January, 1947, was 7,368. The figure for 1st February, 1947, is 7,199.

Mr. De la Bére

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I shall make no comment?