§ Mr. Alldrittasked the Minister of Aviation by what number his Department's staff fall short of the establishment.
§ Mr. MulleyThe total non-industrial strength of the Department on 1st May, 1966, was 1,018, approximately 4 per cent., below the approved complement. The overall figures cover a multiplicity of grades and locations; in many grades, the percentage shortfall is much higher. The number of unfilled vacancies on the industrial side on that date was 852.