§ Mr. Onslowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what increase or decrease there has been in the staff of the Departments under his control since 16th October, 1964; and what increase or decrease he anticipates in the period up to 15th October, 1967.
§ Mr. MacDermotSince October, 1964, allowing for staff transferred with their work, there has been an increase of 99 in the main Treasury. In addition, since October, 1964, there have been increases of 4,757 in the staff of the Inland Revenue and 1,452 in the staff of Customs and Excise and an increase of 16 in the staff of the Paymaster General's office. The numbers of staff in post in October, 1967, will depend on decisions yet to be taken for 1967–68 Estimates.