Civil Service (Economist Class)

HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 cc34-5W

Mr. Marquand

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the full complement of the Economist class of the Civil Service; and how many are now in post.

Mr. MacDermot

As at 1st April this year Departments had authority to employ 139 staff in the Economist Class and 106 officers were in post. The Class is comparatively new and the demand is increasing.