HC Deb 17 April 1986 vol 95 c458W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of staff employed by (a) the Highlands and Islands Development Board, (b) the Scottish Tourist Board and (c) the Forestry Commission in 1979 and 1985.

Mr. John MacKay

The information requested is as follows:

Number of staff in post at 31 March
1979 1985
(a) Highlands and Islands Development Board 246 273
(b) Scottish Tourist Board 125 119
(c) Forestry Commission 8,323 6,273

These totals include part-time and temporary staff.