§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Wales 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. Cledwyn HughesThe staff of the new Welsh Office was drawn from a number of Departments from which responsibilities were transferred and a figure from 16th October, 1964 cannot be given. There were 462 in post on 1st October, 1966. I am not able to say at this stage what increase or decrease there may be in the next year.