HC Deb 21 October 1966 vol 734 cc82-3W
Mr. Onslow

asked 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. Healey

To 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 existing shortages, mainly of industrial employees, are made up.