§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of civil servants employed by her Department in February 1974; and what is the total number now.
§ Mr. MeacherThe total number of non-industrial and industrial staff employed in the Department of Health and Social Security on 1st February 1974 was 81,845 and on 1st August 1975, 89,888.
§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total wage and salary bill of her Department in February 1974; and what is the total now.
§ Mr. Meacher£13,908,000; and £22,261,000 in August 1975. The figures include employers' national insurance contributions.