HL Deb 25 January 1984 vol 447 c330WA
Lord Melchett

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will state the percentage reduction or increase in staff since April 1979 in the following agencies: British Waterways Board; Development Commission; Nature Conservancy Council; Sports Council; and Countryside Commission.

Lord Skelmersdale

The information requested for the period April 1979 to 1st October 1983 is as follows:

British Waterways Board +0.8%
Development Commission -1.8%
Nature Conservancy Council -4.8%
Sports Council -7.9%
Countryside Commission -20.6%