HC Deb 20 May 1966 vol 728 cc334-5W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what increase or decrease there was in the staff of the Department under his control in the period 16th October, 1964 to 15th April, 1966; and what increase or decrease he anticipates in the period 16th April to 15th October, 1966.

Mr. MacDermot

The number of staff employed in the Treasury rose by 138 between October, 1964 and April, 1966. Allowing for alterations resulting from transfers of work, the net increase was 70. It is expected that, in accordance with the published Estimates, there will be a further increase by October, 1966 of about 40.

Mr. Scott

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

Mr. MacDermot

106; 5 were graded Professional, 3 Executive, 35 Clerical, 27 Typing, 4 Ancillary Technical and 32 Messengerial, etc. The net increase of temporary staff in this period was 11.