§ 3. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Minister for the Civil Service what was the number of non-industrial civil servants, excluding Post Office, per 100 of the working population in the years 1964, 1965 and 1966; and what is the current percentage.
§ Mr. George ThomsonI have been asked to reply.
1.6 at 1st July, 1964, 1965 and 1966 respectively and about 1.8 at the present time.
§ Sir J. Langford-HoltIs it the Government's policy that this should remain a stable figure, or do they intend to allow it to increase?
§ Mr. ThomsonThe Prime Minister recently made clear the Government's policy on this matter.