HC Deb 18 November 1971 vol 826 cc201-2W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT as much information as is available of the increase or decrease in the total number of civil servants at the latest available date in 1971 compared with 18th June, 1970.

Mr. David Howell

Figures for 18th June, 1970 are not available. There was a net increase of 125 between 1st July, 1970 and 1st July, 1971; details are as follows with the main reasons for the changes: