§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many civil servants were employed in his Department on 1st January 1975; and what is his estimate of the number who will be so employed on 1st January 1976.
§ Mr. VarleyThere were 1,207 civil servants employed in my Department on 1st January 1975. A forward estimate is not available for 1st January 1976 but for 1st April 1976 it is estimated that the corresponding number will be 1,354.