§ Mr. Emeryasked the Minister of Overseas Development what percentage of his Department's office records and files date back over three years, five years and seven years.
§ Mr. George Thomas:I have been asked to reply
Approximately 14 per cent. of the files and records of the Ministry of Overseas Development, which came into existence in October, 1964, are now over three years old. Some earlier files of other Departments are also held.