§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Minister for the Civil Service how many civil servants failed to report for work on 14 May ; and what saving in public funds there has been through wages and salaries not paid as a consequence.
§ Mr. Channon: Approximately 16,400 civil servants—just over 2 per cent.—were absent without authority on 14 May. The estimated saving in public funds due to wages and salaries not paid as a consequence was £310,000.