HC Deb 03 November 1975 vol 899 c47W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of civil servants employed by her Department in February 1974; and what is the total number now.

Mr. Meacher

The total number of non-industrial and industrial staff employed in the Department of Health and Social Security on 1st February 1974 was 81,845 and on 1st August 1975, 89,888.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total wage and salary bill of her Department in February 1974; and what is the total now.

Mr. Meacher

£13,908,000; and £22,261,000 in August 1975. The figures include employers' national insurance contributions.