HC Deb 19 January 1976 vol 903 c347W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Wales 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.

Mr. John Morris

The information is as follows:

(a) Number of staff in post:
1970 842
1971 923
1972 968
1973 1,104
1974 1,251

(b) Total staffing costs:
£
1970–71 1,691,717
1971–72 2,214,944
1972–73 2,499,474
1973–74 2,897,083
1974–75 4,188,549

The increases reflect the continuing growth in functions and responsibilities of the Welsh Office during the period; in many cases staff have been transferred from other Departments or public bodies.

Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Wales 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. John Morris

Between 1st April 1971 and 1st April 1975 the number increased by 516, reflecting the growth in Welsh Office functions during this period.

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