HC Deb 18 March 1968 vol 761 cc34-5W
Sir D. Kaberry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the authorized permanent establishment of civil servants in his Department,

1951 1962 1967
Authorised establishment 13,127 17,726 22,923
Temporary staff employed at 31st December 3,842 4,851 6,444
Salaries and wages £6,079,000 £17,278,000 £30,304,000

Notes:

(i) The figures for 1951 and 1962 include the former Prison Commission, which was amalgamated with the Home Office in 1963.

(ii) The figures include both non-industrial and industrial staff.

(iii) With few exceptions the temporary staff were filling permanent posts.