§ Mrs. Shirley Williamsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many additional staff have been recruited since last October to the research section of his Department.
§ Mr. Crossman11 appointments to research grade posts have been made since last October, but losses meantime have reduced the net increase to 2. A further 21 candidates have been, or are likely to be, offered appointments.
Other groups of staff engaged on research projects or on statistical and survey work have also been strengthened since October.