HC Deb 04 July 1980 vol 987 c723W
Mr. McCusker

asked the Minister for the Civil Service how many civil servants are employed by United Kingdom Government Departments in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Channon

At 1 January 1980, the latest date for which comprehensive information is available centrally, there were 6,100 civil servants employed in United Kingdom central Government Departments in Northern Ireland. In addition there were 3,900 Northern Ireland civil servants engaged on functions reserved to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.