HC Deb 10 July 1968 vol 768 cc96-7W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Minister of Technology how many temporary secretarial staff are currently employed by his Department; what are their average weekly earnings; and how this compares with the position six months and 12 months ago, respectively.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

Twenty-five temporary secretarial staff provided by employment agencies are currently employed by the Department at an average weekly cost of £23 12s. 0d. per head. Six months ago the figures were 34 and £22 17s. 0d. respectively; and 12 months ago 42 and £22 12s. 0d.