§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Overseas Development what increase or decrease there was in the staff of the Department under his control in the period 16th October, 1964 to 15th April, 1966; and what increase or decrease he anticipates in the period 16th April, 1966 to 15th October, 1966.
§ Mr. GreenwoodThe number of staff in my Ministry increased by 456 in the period 16th October, 1964 to 15th April, 323W 1966. A further increase of up to 90 is expected by the 15th October, 1966.
§ Mr. Scottasked the Minister of Overseas Development how many persons have been recruited into his Department as temporary civil servants since September 1965; and in what grades or ranks.
§ Mr. GreenwoodOne hundred and thirty four (including thirty part time) in the following grades:
Grades Numbers Principals 2 Appointments Officers 2 Statisticians 2 Senior Economic Adviser 1 Economic Advisers 2 Both part time Economic Assistants 3 One part time Assistant Controller of Special Projects Directorate 1 Librarian, Grade IV 1 Senior Posts Overseas Service Resettlement Bureau 2 Clerical Officers 63 One part time Clerical Assistants 5 Personal Secretary 1 Typists 18 Six part time Messengers 8 Cleaners 22 Twenty part time Special Assistant Training Department 1 134 including thirty part time During the same period, 100 temporary officers (including 28 part time) left my Ministry.