§ Mr. Butcherasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many employees left his Department, for whatever reason, in 1977–78 and 1978–79.
§ Mr. David MitchellDuring the financial years 1977–78 and 1978–79 1,193 and 1,162 staff respectively left my Department. These figures include staff who worked in divisions which also provided common services to the Department of Trade and the Department of Prices and Consumer Protection.