§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what increase or decrease there has been in the non-industrial staff of his Department since 15th October, 1964; and what decrease he anticipates during the next six months.
§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what increase or decrease there has been in the non-industrial staff of his Department since 15th October, 1964; and what decrease he anticipates during the next six months.
§ Mr. William RodgersSince 15th October, 1964, the number of non-industrial staff of the Commonwealth Office and Foreign Office has decreased by 145. This figure takes account of United Kingdom-based staff serving overseas, and also the staff of the former Colonial Office as it was in 1964. Some further decrease should follow during the next six months from the merger of the Foreign Office and Commonwealth Office. It is too soon to say precisely how much.