§ 40. Mr. David Priceasked the Minister of Technology what is the total number of staff employed by his Department, at the latest convenient date, on industrial services; and how many are qualified scientists and engineers.
§ Mr. BennAt 1st February, 1969, 5,280 staff of my Department were employed on industrial services; 1,150 of these were qualified scientists and engineers.
§ 42. Mr. David Priceasked the Minister of Technology what is the total number of staff employed by his Department at the latest convenient date; how is this staff divided between those engaged on aero-space, nuclear work and the remainder of the Department's activities; and what is the number of qualified scientists and engineers employed in each of the three categories.
§ Mr. BennAt 1st February, 1969, my Department employed 34,500 staff, including about 4,000 qualified scientists and engineers. Of these, 20,500 were employed on aero-space and nuclear work, including about 2,500 qualified scientists and engineers. It would not be in the public interest to disclose the number employed on nuclear work.