Paymaster-General's Department

HC Deb 16 December 1964 vol 704 cc96-7W

90. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reductions have been made in the Department of the Paymaster-General since 15th October, 1964.

Mr. MacDermot

The existing staff—including two in the private office—total 631, six fewer than on 15th October, 1964.

91. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated total annual budget for the Department of the Paymaster-General.

Mr. MacDermot

I assume that the hon. Member is referring to the cost of salaries and other incidentals. This information is shown in the Civil Estimates, Class I, Vote 3.