§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Social Security, what increase or decrease there has been in the non-industrial staff of her Department since 15th October, 1964; and what decrease she anticipates during the next six months.
§ Mrs. HartThe non-industrial staff of my Department is greater by 9,150 than the corresponding total in October, 1964 of the former Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance and the National Assistance Board. There will not be any decrease during the next six months.