§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence what increase or decrease there has been in the staff of the Department under his control since 16th October, 1964; and what increase or decrease he anticipates in the period up to 15th October, 1967.
§ Mr. HealeyTo date, a decrease of some 14,000. Further reductions are expected during the next twelve months but are likely to be largely offset as certain 83W existing shortages, mainly of industrial employees, are made up.