HC Deb 28 June 1954 vol 529 c74W
60. Mr. Renton

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance why the number of civil servants employed by the National Assistance Board has increased from 9,694 to 9,992 between 1st January and 1st April, 1954.

Mr. Peake

More staff was needed because of the increase in the number of people receiving Assistance.