§ Mr. Rostasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he can yet say what was the total number of civil servants in post on 1st October 1973.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerYes, about 695,100. This compares with 693,341 on 1st July 1973 and 701,790 on 1st July 1970. The detailed figures for 1st October 1973 with the usual analysis will be available in a week or so.