HL Deb 15 December 1980 vol 415 c974WA
Lord Vaizey

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many economists are employed in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and its associated bodies.

Earl Ferrers

My department employs 25 economists, members of the Economist Group, in a professional capacity. A considerable number of staff in other occupational groups hold degrees in economics. The number of economists who are employed in public bodies associated with the Ministry's work is not readily available.