HC Deb 17 February 1953 vol 511 c123W
Squadron Leader Cooper

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of fuel officers and assistants at present employed by local authorities, but paid for by his Department; and the cost per annum.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

4,045, of whom 1,713 are part-time employees only. The total cost for the current financial year will be approximately £1,150,000 of which £1,020,000 will fall on the Vote for the Ministry and the balance on the Votes for other Departments for common services such as office accommodation and stationery.