Security Forces (Arms) (Hansard, 16 January 1976)

§ Mr. Brittan
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the security forces in Northern Ireland are equipped with and permitted to use (a) automatic weapons from helicopters, (b) grenades,

1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75

Number of staff employed 34 33 33 35 41

Administrative expenses and salary costs £76,767 £90,978 £94,824 £113,774 £158,241

§ Mr. Wrigglesworth
asked the Lord President of the Council by how many the number of civil servants in his Department and other categories of public sector officials, including any industrial civil servants, increased between 1970–71 and 1974–75.

§ Mr. Edward Short
The increase in Privy Council Office staff between 1970–71 and 1974–75 was seven.

	1970–71	1971–72	1972–73	1973–74	1974–75
Number of staff employed	34	33	33	35	41
Administrative expenses and salary costs	£76,767	£90,978	£94,824	£113,774	£158,241