HC Deb 15 May 1970 vol 801 cc378-9W
Mr. Burden

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total number of civil servants employed by his Department in 1964, and the annual cost; and what were the figures on 31st December, 1968, and the relevant figures on 30th April, 1970.

Mr. Edward Short:

The following is the information requested: the staff figure for 1st April, 1970 is the most up to date available.

STAFF IN POST
Date United Kingdom based non-industrial United Kingdom based industrial
1st April, 1964 3,332½ 102
1st April, 1965 3,815½ 105
1st January, 1969 4,180 127½
1st April, 1970 4,204 145½
SALARIES AND RELATED COSTS ON BASIS OF ANNUAL ESTIMATES
£
1964–65 4,738,000
1968–69 7,880,000
1969–70 8,537,000