§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many administrative and clerical civil servants were employed by his Department in January 1971 and January 1975; and what was the average monthly salary and wage per head paid and the percentage increase for each figure.
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§ Mr. William Rodgers:The approximate numbers of civil servants in the administration and clerical groups employed in the Ministry of Defence in January 1971 and 1975 are given below. These figures are not directly comparable owing to alterations in the structure of the Department between the two dates:
1971 1975 Clerical grades 35,100 34,400 Other Administration group 10,700 11,600 Average monthly salaries and wages are not available.