HC Deb 03 December 1981 vol 14 c219W
Mr. Terry Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were employed as headquarters staff in his Department in May 1979 and May 1981; and how many were regarded as temporary staff in each case.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The information requested is as follows:

DHSS Headquarters Staff
Permanent Temporary Total
1 May 1979 6,940 60 7,000
1 May 1981 5,993 5 5,998