HC Deb 19 February 1963 vol 672 c48W
The Earl of Dalkeith

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many civil servants are employed in his Department now, compared with 10 years ago.

Mr. Rippon

The figures are as follow:

1st January in Year Non-Industrial Industrial Total
1953 … 14,744 19,153 33,897
1963 … 9,895 12,263 22,158
These figures do not reflect the additional responsibilities which my Ministry is assuming.