§ Lord Melchettasked 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 SkelmersdaleThe 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%