HC Deb 20 May 1976 vol 911 cc649-50W
Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Prime Minister what was the total cost of running the Cabinet Office in the financial year 1975–76.

The Prime Minister

Some £4,476,000.

Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Prime Minister (1) what is the total number employed in the Cabinet Office;

(2) how many employees in the Cabinet Office have a basic salary in excess of £5,750 per annum.

The Prime Minister

On 1st April 1976 the strength of the Cabinet Office was 680, of whom 178 were in receipt of a basic salary in excess of £5,750 per annum.