§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total cost of and number of people employed in her Department in 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74 and 1974–75.
§ Mr. MeacherThe details are as follows:
Average number of staff Staff cost £ 1970–71 71,166 106,000,000 1971–72 73,469 127,200,000 1972–73 76,817 135,750,000 1973–74 80,960 162,800,000 1974–75 85,930 218,850,000 The figures include staff at the special hospitals and other special units.