HC Deb 18 December 1975 vol 902 c749W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of statistical and economic officials currently employed by the Department; and what were the equivalent number in 1960, 1965 and 1970.

Mr. Crosland

As follows:

Statistical Group Economist Group
1975 56 74
1970 31 46
1965 13
1960 5