HC Deb 19 November 1973 vol 864 cc322-3W
Mr. Elysian Morgan

asked the Minister of State for Defence how many persons are employed by his Department in Wales; and what is the approximate annual amount of wages and salaries currently paid to them.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

On 1st October 1973 there were about 9,900 civilians employed by the Ministry of Defence in Wales and Monmouth. The estimated annual wages and salaries bill is £17,400,000.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of State for Defence how many persons are employed by his Department in Cardiganshire; and what is the approximate annual amount of wages and salaries currently paid to them.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

On 1st October 1973 some 670 civilians were employed by the Ministry of Defence in Cardiganshire. The estimated annual wages and salaries bill is £1,300,000.

Mr. Elysian Morgan

asked the Minister of State for Defence what percentage of (a) the total number of persons employed by his Department and (b) total defence expenditure is employed and spent in Wales.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

Approximately 3.5 per cent. of the total number of civilians employed by the Ministry of Defence are employed in Wales and Monmouth. In 1971–72 about 3 per cent. of total defence expenditure was spent in Wales.

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