§ Mr. THORNEasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of shorthand typists in the various Government Departments, the rate of wages, conditions of employment, hours of work, and what qualifications are necessary?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAAccording to the latest figures available, there are about 4,700 shorthand typists employed in the Civil Service. I am sending the hon. Member copies of certain documents which will give the further information asked for