HC Deb 27 June 1977 vol 934 c45W
Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many civil servants in his Department are directly and wholly engaged in dealign with matters affecting the Greater London area.

Mr. Shore

141 on Greater London housing and planning, 98 in the London Rent Assessment Panel, and 1,440 other DOE staff mostly concerned with ancient monuments and Royal parks in London, including the Palace of Westminster. A further 2,850 non-industrial and 5,350 industrial staff in the Property Services Agency are responsible for providing and maintaining Government accommodation in and around London.