§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how he accounts for the increase of 360 in the staff of his Department in the period 1st July to 1st November, 1970; and what increase or decrease he now anticipates in the period up to 30th June, 1971.
§ Sir K. JosephThe reason for the increase of 360 in the staff of the Department of Health and Social Security between 1st July and 1st November, 1970. was that during this period more favourable recruitment enabled the Department to fill outstanding vacancies. Final decisions affecting the numbers of staff between now and 30th June, 1971, have yet to be taken.