HC Deb 27 October 1970 vol 805 c104W
Sir R. Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total number of persons employed full-time or part-time by the University Grants Commission in 1929, 1939, 1949, 1959 and in the most recent year for which figures are available.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Five, five, 20 and 30 in the earlier years and 107 now.

Sir R. Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the cost to public funds of the University Grants Commission for the years 1929, 1939, 1949, 1959 and for the most recent year for which figures are available.

Mr. van Straubenzee

£4,255; £6,497; £20,111 and £55,000 and £308,880 (1969–70) in each respective financial year.