§ Mr. Burdenasked the Minister of Overseas Development what was the total number of civil servants employed by her Department in 1964, and the annual cost; and what were the figures on 31st December, 1968, and the relevant figures on 30th April, 1970.
§ Mr. Whitaker:When the Ministry came into existence in October, 1964, the staff numbered 984. Subsequently the numbers and annual costs have been as follows:
1st April, 1965* 1st January, 1969 1st April, 1970 1,234 1,520 1,473 £1,278,000 £2,502,750 £2,745,750 (1964–65) (1968–69) (1969–70) * Including cost of staff of Department of Technical Cooperation prior to October, 1964.