HC Deb 24 March 1971 vol 814 cc125-6W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Lord President of the Council how many persons are employed part and full time in the Palace of Westminster; and if he will specify the number in each occupation.

Mr. Whitelaw

The following persons are employed part time and full time in the Palace of Westminster on sitting days:

Department of the Clerk of the House, 91 full time, consisting of:

Clerks 46
Executive and Clerical Officers 20
Secretaries 18
Others 7

Department of the Speaker, 61 full time, 13 part time, consisting of:

Speaker's Office 8
Official Report 42
Vote Office and Sale Office 11
Vote Office and Sale Office 13 part time

Department of the Serjeant at Arms, 120 full time, 62 part time, consisting of:

Serjeants 4
Executive and Clerical Officers 5
Doorkeepers 40
Officekeepers 6
Superintendents and Attendants 52
Others 13
Cleaners 62 part time

Library, 51 full time, 6 part time, consisting of:

Librarians and Library Clerks 20
Executive and Clerical Officers 18
Others 13
Copy Typists 2 part time
Cleaners 4 part time

Administration Department, 19 full time, consisting of:

Fees Office 14
Establishment Section 4
Others 1
Members' Secretaries 197

Police, total 61, consisting of:

Inspector 1
Sergeants 2
P.C.s 58

Post Office Staff, total 106, consisting of:

Postal 30
Telephone and Engineering Staff 76
Press, daily average 200
Refreshment Department 145 full time
Refreshment Department 42 part time
Department of the Environment 289 full time
Department of the Environment 24 part time