HC Deb 29 March 1968 vol 761 cc356-7W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many persons are currently employed in the ranks of Counsellor and First Secretary, respectively, in Her Majesty's Embassy, Washington; and if he will specify in each case the nature of their responsibilities.

Mr. Mulley

There are 26 Counsellors and 17 First Secretaries. The following is a note of their duties.

was the total number of United Kingdom-based personnel employed therein at the latest available date.

Mr. Mulley

The approximate net cost in Foreign Exchange of Diplomatic Service Vote Expenditure incurred at Her Majesty's Embassy in Washington in 1967 was—1,150,000. The present United Kingdom-based staff of 123 consist of 98 Diplomatic Service officers and 25 Civilian Attaches. These totals do not include the British Defence Staff.