§ Sir T. Kitsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many civilians were employed at Catterick Camp by his Department on 1st January 1974, 1976 and 1977; and whether any reduction in numbers is envisaged during 1977.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe numbers of civilians employed by the Ministry of Defence at Catterick Camp at 1st January 1974, 1st January 1976 and 1st January 1977 were 1,901, 1,825 and 1,801 respectively. During 1977 there will be a further net reduction of about 50 posts which should be achieved by natural wastage and the relocation of about 40 posts to the Army School of Mechanical Transport at Leconfield, Humberside.