§ Mr. Bodyasked the Minister of State for Defence what were the numbers of persons employed by the Meteorological Office on 31st December, 1971, and on the same date in 1970 and 1969.
§ Lord LambtonThe total number of staff employed by the Meteorological Office on 31st December, 1971, was 3,666. The figure for the corresponding dates in 1970 and 1969 were 3,620 and 3.600. respectively.