HC Deb 29 February 1968 vol 759 cc396-7W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of civil servants now employed by the Welsh Office; and what were the numbers engaged in February, 1965, February, 1966 and February, 1967, respectively.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes:

There were 524 in post on 1st February, 1968. Figures for 1st February, 1965, are not available since functions and staff had not been transferred to the Secretary of State for Wales at that date. The figures for 1st February, 1966, and 1st February, 1967. were 429 and 462 respectively.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many of the civil servants employed by the Welsh Office are engaged on work connected with housing, local government and trunk roads in Wales.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes:

38, 46 and 101 respectively.