HC Deb 22 February 1966 vol 725 c55W
Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is his estimate of the increase of staff in his Department which will be necessary as a result of legislation passed since October 1964.

Mr. Crossman

Of the legislation passed since 1964, only the Rent Act 1965, will lead to an increase of staff in my Department. The best estimate I can make at present is that about 240 staff may ultimately be needed to service the Rent Assessment Committees now being established, but recruitment to this total will be phased over some months and will be determined by actual need.