HC Deb 28 October 1981 vol 10 cc365-6W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what rate of reduction in staffing in his Department is proposed for the three years August 1981 to August 1984.

Sir Keith Joseph:

The manpower target for the Department of Education and Science for 1 April 1984 is 2,230 staff in post. No further reduction has been planned for beyond that date. The number of staff in post on 1 August was 2,521.