HC Deb 18 April 1967 vol 745 c65W
Dr. Ernest A. Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what proportion of Foreign Office personnel serving abroad is devoted whole-time to commercial work.

Mr. George Thomson

About one quarter, excluding supporting services. There are also about 400 locally-engaged commercial officers. In addition, many other officers from Ambassadors and High Commissioners downwards are concerned with the work to some degree although not engaged in it full-time.

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