§ Mr. Burdenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total number of civil servants employed by the Home Department in 1965, and the annual cost; and what were the figures on 31st December, 1968, and the relevant figure for 30th April, 1970.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees:The following is the information requested; the staff figure for 1st April, 1970 is the most up to date available.
STAFF IN POST Non-industrial 1.4.65 1.1.69 1.4.70 Prisons, Borstals, Detention and Remand Centres 10,533 13,428 14,424 Others (including Immigration Officers) 4,839 6,016 6,561 Total 15,372 19,444 20,986
Industrial 1.4.65 1.1.69 1.4.70 Prisons, Borstals, Detention and Remand Centres 1,286 1,457 1,528 Others 2,581 2,562 2,380 Total 3,867 4,019 3,908
Salaries and related costs on basis if annual; estimates. Financial Year1964–65 £20,854,000 Financial Year 1968–69 £34,701,000 Financial Year 1969–70 £41,454,000