HC Deb 16 December 1966 vol 738 c170W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the complement of the Welsh Office down to the grade of assistant secretary in October, 1964 and October, 1966; and how many were in each grade.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

The Welsh Office started at the end of 1964 with one Permanent Secretary, one Under-Secretary and two Assistant Secretaries. As further work was transferred to it from other Departments, this complement was increased and now amounts to one Permanent Secretary, two Under-Secretaries and six Assistant Secretaies.