§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the total cost of, and number of people employed in his Department in 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74 and 1974–75, excluding those employed on overseas aid matters.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe total cost of, and number of people employed in, my Department during the following years were:
Total Costs 1970–71 … £45,050,440 1971–72 … £50,370,039 1972–73 … £53.969,960 1973–74 … £60,924,772 1974–75 … £75,097,560
United Kingdom-based staff 1970–71 … 10,590 1971–72 … 10,560 1972–73 … 10,434 1973–74 … 10,267 1974–75 … 10,255
Locally-engaged staff overseas 1970–71 … 8,523 1971–72 … 8,270 1972–73 … 8,275 1973–74 … 8,283 1974–75 … 8,336