§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service to what extent he estimates public expenditure would be saved if no envelopes were purchased and old envelopes used with stick-on labels; and whether he will consider using this method of economising in Government expenditure.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisI have nothing to add to the answer I gave to my hon.
1964 1970 1975–76 Former employees Dependants Former employees Dependants Former employees Dependants Civil Service … … 209,395* 44,897* 166,147 57,155 215,000 75,000 Armed Forces … … 195,000 13,700 205,800 24,500 238,000 30,000 Local government … … 125,000 22,000 140,000 30,000 180,000 44,000 National Health Service … … 45,000 7,000 72,000 13,000 82,000 18,000 Teachers … … 95,017 1,605 116,055 3,104 150,000 4,000 Police and fire services … … 54,000 24,000 55,000 25,000 55,000 27,000 * Includes figures for the Post Office.