HC Deb 29 July 1997 vol 299 cc140-1W
Mr. Gray

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the monthly changes in total civil service numbers for each month since 1 January. [11155]

Mr. David Clark

Civil service staffing figures are compiled quarterly. Information for the latest available four quarters is as follows:

Permanent staff Casual staff All staff
1 July 1996 492,100 21,800 513,900
1 October 1996 486,800 22,300 509,100

Permanent staff Casual staff All staff
1 January 1997 482,800 23,400 506,200
1 April 1997 475,700 19,600 495,300

Figures for 1 July 1997 will be published at the end of August.