HC Deb 22 January 1968 vol 757 cc49-50W
Mr. James Davidson

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what were the total numbers of civil servants employed by the Ministry of Overseas Development one year after its establishment and at the latest available date.

Mr. Prentice

Headquarters staff numbered 1,414 at 1st October, 1965, and 1,544 at 1st January, 1968.