§ Mr. Tom Kingasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many staff in his Department at present engaged in industrial sponsorship divisions work with companies to which the 250 extra staff indicated in the Industry Bill will be additional.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieMy Department has a total of some 550 staff at present engaged in the sponsorship of a wide range of industries, including nationalised industries. The 250 extra staff indicated in the Industry Bill will be needed for new work, not all of which will be undertaken by my Department.