HC Deb 05 March 1969 vol 779 c102W
40. Mr. David Price

asked 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. Benn

At 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 Price

asked 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. Benn

At 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.