HC Deb 13 November 1980 vol 992 c473W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many staff are employed in his Department as messengers or general assistants in reception areas; and how this number has increased or decreased in the last 12 months.

Mr. Heseltine

In the joint Departments of Environment and Transport the number of staff employed on reception duties is 121, as it was 12 months ago.