§ 129. Sir J. Mellorasked the Minister of National Insurance why, during the last quarter of 1950, she increased her staff.
Mr. B. TaylorBetween 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.