HC Deb 07 April 1970 vol 799 c51W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister what was, on 1st March 1970, the total number of staff employed at No. 10 Downing Street and in his Department, and the total amount of salaries received by these employees.

The Prime Minister

My office staff at No. 10 Downing Street numbered 65 at 1st March, 1970, including one part-time employee. Their total salaries came to about £127,400 per annum.