HC Deb 29 March 1949 vol 463 cc1039-40
56. Mr. J. Langford-Holt

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what was the total number of non-industrial civil servants employed in all Departments on full-time duties on 1st January, 1949, and 1st September, 1939.

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Glenvil Hall)

There were 684,748 at 1st January, 1949 and 374,301 at 1st April, 1939. Figures for 1st September, 1939, are not available.