§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Transport what increase or decrease there was in the staff of the Department under her control in the period 16th October, 1964 to 15th April, 1966; and what increase or decrease she anticipates in the period 16th April, 1966 to 15th October, 1966.
§ Mr. John MorrisBetween 16th October, 1964 and 15th April, 1966 there was a decrease of 544: it is estimated that by 15th October, 1966 there will be an increase of some 300 over 15th April figure.
§ Mr. Scottasked the Minister of Transport how many persons have been recruited into her Department as temporary civil servants since September, 1965; and in what grades or ranks.
§ Mr. SwinglerBy the 14th May, 399 persons had been recruited by my department as temporary civil servants since September, 1965, in the following grades:
Administrative 3 Professional 15 Technical 28 Clerical 75 Sub-Clerical 160 Ancillary Technical and Manipulative 42 Typing 55 Messengerial 21