HC Deb 26 November 1952 vol 508 c64W
120. Sir J. Crowder

asked the Secretary of State for War why 22,243 persons are employed in works and engineer services by his Department at an estimated cost of £7,050,000.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

These civilian employees, together with the military staffs, are engaged at home and abroad on the administration and execution of works services, the running of engineer installations and engineer stores depots, and in the lands services.