§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Technology how many temporary secretarial staff are currently employed by his Department; what are their average weekly earnings; and how this compares with the position six months and 12 months ago, respectively.
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§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuTwenty-five temporary secretarial staff provided by employment agencies are currently employed by the Department at an average weekly cost of £23 12s. 0d. per head. Six months ago the figures were 34 and £22 17s. 0d. respectively; and 12 months ago 42 and £22 12s. 0d.