HC Deb 27 February 1990 vol 168 cc180-1W
Mr. Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the total number of employees of Shropshire county council for each of the past five years.

Mr. Chope

The information is as follows:

Shropshire County Council: Staffing levels at June (excluding Police1)
Full-time Part-time Total
1985 7,200 6,833 14,033
1986 7,190 7,185 14,375
1987 7,215 7,677 14,892
1988 7,336 7,438 14,774
1989 7,506 7,719 15,225
1 Police functions are carried out by the West Mercia Police Authority.