§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the latest number of personnel employed in his Department in Wales; and how this figure compares with that of 3 May 1979.
§ Mr. David MitchellOn 1 January 1980 there were 1,257 staff employed by my Department in Wales. Comparable information is not available for 3 May 1979 but on 1 April 1979 the number was 1,324.
§ Mr. David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many civil servants he has in his Department of undersecretary rank and above; and how many of them are qualified scientists or engineers.
§ Mr. David MitchellThere are 55 staff of under-secretary rank or above in this Department, of whom 14 are qualified scientists or engineers.