§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Minister of Overseas Development how many civil servants were employed in her Department on 1st January 1973, 1st January 1974 and 1st January 1975, respectively; and if she will break this figure down to those employed in Scotland, England and Wales.
§ Mrs. HartThe figures are as follows:
England Overseas Total 1st January 1973 … 2,272 44 2,316 1st January 1974 … 2,112 50 2,162 1st January 1975 … 2,216 53 2,269 No civil servants were employed in my Department in Scotland or Wales on these dates.