HC Deb 20 May 1966 vol 728 c333W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Minister of Transport what increase or decrease there was in the staff of the Department under her control in the period 16th October, 1964 to 15th April, 1966; and what increase or decrease she anticipates in the period 16th April, 1966 to 15th October, 1966.

Mr. John Morris

Between 16th October, 1964 and 15th April, 1966 there was a decrease of 544: it is estimated that by 15th October, 1966 there will be an increase of some 300 over 15th April figure.

Mr. Scott

asked the Minister of Transport how many persons have been recruited into her Department as temporary civil servants since September, 1965; and in what grades or ranks.

Mr. Swingler

By the 14th May, 399 persons had been recruited by my department as temporary civil servants since September, 1965, in the following grades:

Administrative 3
Professional 15
Technical 28
Clerical 75
Sub-Clerical 160
Ancillary Technical and Manipulative 42
Typing 55
Messengerial 21