HC Deb 17 April 1972 vol 835 cc20-1W
Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many special investigators are currently employed by the Department of Health and Social Security; what were the figures for each of the years 1964 to 1971; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dean

The number of special investigators employed by my Department on 1st April, 1972, was 286. The following table shows the number of officers in post for each year from 1964 to 1971:

1964 1965 1966 1967
97 107 132 145
1968 1969 1970 1971
163 189 248 278