HC Deb 27 January 1948 vol 446 cc114-5W
Mr. Cooper

asked the Minister of Labour what is the total number of officials of all grades in the Appointments Branch; and the total annual cost of maintaining this service.

Mr. Isaacs

At 1st January, 1948, the following staff were in post:—

Regional Appointments Offices 1,526
Nursing Appointments Offices 217
Headquarters 297
2,040

Up to date figures for the cost of the Appointments Department are at present being worked out and I will write to my hon. Friend when they are available.