§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many posts there are in the Manpower Services Commission; and how many existed in May 1979 and in May 1982.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonOn 1 October 1982 there were 22,900 staff in post in the Manpower Services Commission. On 1 April 1979 the total was 25,332 and on 1 April 1982 23,279. Exact figures for May and November are not readily available because Civil Service manpower counts are carried out on set quarter dates.