§ Mr. Johnasked the Minister of State for Defence how many civilian employees are now employed in defence establishments in Wales; and what is the current annual wage bill in respect of such employees.
§ Lord LambtonOn 1st April, 1972, there were 3,140 non-industrial and 6,235 industrial civil servants employed by the Ministry of Defence in establishments in Wales.
Based on current capitation rates the estimated expenditure on salaries and wages is approximately £5,340,000 p.a. and £7,794,000 p.a., respectively.