HC Deb 12 February 1973 vol 850 cc243-4W
47. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will dismiss a civil servant, whose name has been sent to him, because he is associated with controversial public political activities.

Thousands
1972 (approx.) 1971 1970 1969 1968
Inner and Outer London … … 167,000 173,200 177,100 166,000 169,900
Rest of Great Britain … … 504,000 503,200 503,100 486,900 496,200

Mr. Kenneth Baker

No, and I do not accept the implication.