§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT, the total number of staff in the Prime Minister's Office and the total costs of running his Department in June 1970 and at the latest convenient stated date, including in the total his own salary and expenses on both stated dates.
§ The Prime MinisterThe number of staff in the Prime Minister's office on 1st June 1970 and 1st November 1972 was 66 and 62 respectively. The annual cost of salaries and of administrative expenses, including those of the Prime Minister, was as follows: —
Twelve months to:— 1st June 1970 1st November 1972 Salaries £148,500 £201,000 Expenses £154,800 £161,600