§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Paymaster-General what were the numbers of staff in post in his Department on 1 April 1979 and 1 April 1980; and how many he expects to be employed there on 1 April 1984.
§ Mr. MaudeThe number of staff in post in my Department on 1 April 1979 was 872. The corresponding figure for 1 April 1980 was 923. I am not prepared to predict the number expected to be employed on 1 April 1984.