§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister for the Civil Service (1) how many Civil Service jobs are expected to be created by the Government in Wales in 1973 in consequence of dispersal policies;
(2) how many jobs are expected to be created in Wales in 1973 by way of Government dispersal policies.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerThe Government's dispersal policy covers London-based headquarters work of the Civil Service and of bodies wholly or partly financed from public funds, but excludes public corporations. Some 2,140 Civil Service posts will be dispersed to Wales over the next few years and 5,640 posts will be established as a result of the policy of locating new Government organisations outside London wherever possible.
It is not possible to give a precise figure for the number to be located in Wales during 1973 but it will probably be in the region of 250. In addition Wales is being considered as a possible receiving location for work which will be dispersed from London as a result of the current review, led by Sir Henry Hardman whose recommendations are likely to be presented to Ministers soon.