§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many civil servants are employed at present by the Price Commission; what is the total of their salaries for the current year; and what are the comparable figures for each of the last three years.
§ 2. Mrs. Shirley WilliamsThe following is the information requested:
1. Staff numbers Total staff Seconded civil servant included in column 2 (1) (2) (3) 7th May 1973* 345 345 1st April 1974 583 349 1st April 1975 744 422 30th September 1975 734 379 * The earliest date for which figures are available. Total cost of salaries and wages paid or provided for in my vote.
£'000 1973–74 1,552 1974–75 2,728 1975–76 3,109