§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Technology 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. CousinsApart from staff transferred from other Departments with their work, there was an increase of staff in my Department of 442 between 16th October, 1964 and 1st May, 1966, the nearest date for which figures are readily available. I estimate an increase of approximately 150 staff between May and October 1966.
§ Mr. Scottasked the Minister of Technology how many persons have been recruited into his Department as temporary civil servants since September 1965; and in what grades or ranks.
§ Mr. CousinsDuring the period 1st September, 1965 to 1st May, 1966, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the net recruitment of temporary civil servants to my Department amounted to 265. Details are given in the following table:
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Administrative and Statistician classes … 3 Scientific and Engineering classes … 34 Experimental class … 27 Works Technical Officer class … 3 Scientific Assistant class … 76 Executive class … 1 Clerical and Typing classes … 92 Miscellaneous grades … 29 265