§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many staff are employed in his Department's Press office; and how many were employed in each year since and including 1969.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldMy Department was created on 5th March 1974, when seven staff of the Information Group were assigned to the Press Office. The number has not changed since. A further four executive and clerical staff have continued to date to provide common supporting services for the Press Offices of the Departments of Industry, Trade and Prices and Consumer Protection.