HC Deb 13 June 1978 vol 951 c480W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the total number of employees in each of the public corporations for which his Department is responsible.

Mr. Benn

The figures for 31st March 1978 were as follows:

British Gas Corporation 99,600
British National Oil Corporation 838
Electricity supply industry (England and Wales) 158,700
National Coal Board 303,300