§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Overseas Development what increase or decrease there has been in the staff of the 119W Department under his control since 16th October 1964; and what increase or decrease he anticipates in the period up to 15th October 1967.
§ Mr. BottomleyThe staff of the Ministry of Overseas Development, with its greatly expanded duties, has increased by 476 over the number employed in the former Department of Technical Cooperation on 16th October 1964. It is not at present possible to estimate what further increase may be necessary by October 1967.