§ Mr. Butcherasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many employees left his Department, for whatever reason, in 1977–78 and 1978–79.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsThe figures for the Northern Ireland Office are:
1977–78 1978–9 551 490 The figures for the eight Northern Ireland Departments for which I am also responsible are:
1977–78 1978–9 4,103 4,397