HC Deb 04 March 1970 vol 797 c105W
52. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many qualified scientists and engineers were employed in defence research establishments in October, 1964, and how many in October, 1969; and what percentage change this represents.

Mr. John Morris

2,540 in October, 1964, and 2,754 in October, 1969. This represents an increase of about 7½ per cent.