§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the total numbers employed in local government service prior to 1st April 1974, and after 1st April 1974, respectively; how many officers with five or more years' service still left retired on 31st March; and what is the total estimated cost of providing this early retirement.
§ Mr. OakesOn the first part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham, West (Mr. English) on 9th April.—[Vol. 872, c. 121.] The information requested in the last two parts of the Question is not available.