HC Deb 14 December 1978 vol 960 cc349-50W
Mr. Stoddart

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many press and information officers are employed by his Department ; how many are Service and how many are civilian personnel ; and if he will give the same information in respect of 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977.

Dr. Gilbert

The following table sets out the information requested. Figures relate to 1st April in each case.

Civilian Service
1974 172 58
1975 164 56
1976 171 57
1977 168 56
1978 151 58