HC Deb 19 December 1955 vol 547 c252W
88. Mr. Renton

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance why the number of non-industrial civil servants in his Department rose from 36,979 on 1st July to 37,306 on 1st October, 1955.

Mr. Peake

The increase was due to the temporary engagement of staff for the renewal of tokens for milk and other welfare foods for children under agency arrangements on behalf of the Health Departments.