HC Deb 15 May 1964 vol 695 cc139-40W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many staff were employed full and part time by the National Economic Development Council on 1st May in 1962, 1963, and 1964, respectively.

Mr. Green

The information is as follows:

Full-time staff Part-time staff
1st May, 1962 20 4
1st May, 1963 73 6
1st May, 1964 93 8

Mr. Biffen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the expenditure on the National Economic Development Council during 1963–64; what are the estimates for expenditure on it during 1964–65; and what is the percentage increase in the estimates for 1964–65 over expenditure in 1963–64.

Mr. Green

£159,200; £247,000; and 55 per cent.