§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many people are currently employed in Civil Service and civilian work in his Department; and if he has any plans to reduce these numbers.
§ Dr. GilbertThe total number of civilians employed in the Ministry of Defence on 1st December 1977 was 296,200, including some 23,100 in the Royal ordnance factories. The total will reduce by April 1979 as a result of the defence review and subsequent expenditure reviews.