HC Deb 19 January 1976 vol 903 c352W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. Robert Sheldon

The following is the information:

Numbers Cost £
1970–71 1,050 2,660,067
1971–72 1,076 3,128,828
1972–73 1,071 3,378,621
1973–74 1,031 3,609,177
1974–75 1,058 4,658,999

Mr. Madden

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his Department employs any representatives or staff outside the United Kingdom and at what total cost on an annual basis.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The Treasury employs two United Kingdom based members of the United Kingdom Treasury and Supply Delegation in the USA. They are paid £41,739 by way of salaries and allowances.