HC Deb 29 March 1968 vol 761 c356W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what was the total number of United Kingdom-based Foreign Office employees employed in a representational capacity overseas on 20th July, 1966; and what was the corresponding number at the latest available date.

Mr. Mulley

Foreign Office and Commonwealth Office staff abroad were amalgamated on 1st January, 1965 to form the Diplomatic Service. The total number of representational staff abroad was 988 on 1st August, 1966, and 973 on 1st March, 1968.