HC Deb 04 March 1980 vol 980 c138W
Mr. Butcher

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many employees left his Department, for whatever reason, in 1977–78 and 1978–79.

Mr. Peter Walker

For the years 1 April to 31 March 1977–78 and 1978–79 the numbers of employees recruited on a permanent basis who left the Department were 1,744 and 2,535 respectively. If casual and seasonal workers, and other persons appointed for a limited period only, are included, the numbers leaving the Department were 2,711 and 3,672 respectively.