§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total cost of, and number of people employed in his Department in 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74 and 1974–75.
§ Mr. MulleyThe information requested is as follows:
Average Number of Staff in Post Total Cost £ 1970–71 … 3,000 8,061,234 1971–72 … 2,929 8,943,437 1972–73 … 2,885 9,361,325 1973–74 … 2,810 10,546,739 1974–75 … 2,785 13,169,229