HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 c132W
Mr. Emery

asked the President of the Board of Trade what percentage of his Department's office records and files date back over three years, five years and seven years.

Mr. Darling:

Exact figures are not available, but approximate percentages are as follows:

  • Files more than 3 years old—75 per cent.
  • Files more than 5 years old—65 per cent.
  • Files more than 7 years old—55 per cent.