HC Deb 18 November 1965 vol 720 c104W
Brigadier Clarke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total administrative cost of Her Majesty's Government for the year from October, 1964; and what was the total for the preceding year.

Mr. MacDermot

The latest figures available of the pay of the non-industrial Civil Service are £473 million for the year ended 31st March, 1965, and £433 million for the previous financial year. These sums do not include Post Office pay.