§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minster of Labour what is his latest estimate of the increase in staff of local authorities in England and Wales since October 1964; how much of this increase he estimates is attributable to legislation proposed by Her Majesty's Government and passed since that date; and what annual cost is involved.
§ Mr. FernyhoughBetween June, 1964 and June, 1967 there has been an increase of 230,000 in the numbers employed by local authorities and in
Patents applied for in the period July, 1964 to June, 1965 July, 1965 to March, 1966 April, 1966 to March,1967 (a) Total number 615 559 951 (b) Percentage arising from work in Government departments and research councils 48% 59% 59% Annual cost of processing applications (excluding exploitation) £125,661 £131,394 £171,405 Average annual income from current licensing over the period £513,979