HC Deb 06 March 1951 vol 485 cc49-50W
129. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of National Insurance why, during the last quarter of 1950, she increased her staff.

Mr. B. Taylor

Between 1st October, 1950, and 1st January, 1951, the staff regularly employed in my Department decreased by 53. Owing to the onset of the influenza epidemic it was necessary to employ a few additional clerks on a casual basis. The net increase in strength was 26.

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