§ 46. Mr. Onslowasked the Minister for the Civil Service what increase there was, between 16th October, 1964, and 18th June, 1970, in the number of non-industrial Civil Servants; and what reduction in the number he anticipates in the course of the next twelve months.
§ Mr. David HowellAbout 82,000; this figure includes the transfer of about 15,000 staff from the Post Office on the setting up of the Department for National Savings and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications on 1st October, 1969. For the future, we are reviewing staff needs in the light of the Government's programme of work.
§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the average 26W cost of a non-industrial civil servant including his equipment and office space.
§ Mr. David HowellThe latest estimate of the average annual cost of a non-industrial Civil Servant is £1,980. This figure includes salary, superannuation, S.E.T., office and other overheads.