§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister for the Civil Service what was the number of civil servants employed by the Pay Board and Price Commission, and the aggregate cost to public funds of their annual salaries at the time of the establishment of these two bodies; what are the current figures; and what are the percentage changes between the two.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerThe information for both the Pay Board and Price Commission combined is as follows:
Initial estimate Current figures Number of Staff 700 1,005 Salaries £1.755 million £2.715 million Of the staff at present in post, approximately 60 per cent. are civil servants on loan to the board and commission.