HC Deb 16 December 1966 vol 738 cc162-3W
Mr. Onslow

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many of the 1,200 additional staff required to administer investment grants have already been appointed; what office accommodation they are occupying; and what are the total annual costs so far involved.

Mr. Darling

Eight hundred staff have so far been appointed to the five investment grants offices, which will occupy in all 160,000 sq. ft. of office space. Staff salaries and the provision of accommodation are expected to cost £750,000 in the current financial year.