§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Prime Minister by how much the total public sector work force has been reduced since May 1979; and what percentage this represents.
§ The Prime MinisterTotal public service manpower has been reduced by 82,000 or 2 per cent. since 1979–80. Figures are not available from May 1979. Reductions in250W Civil Service and local authority manpower have been offset by increases in the National Health Service and the armed forces.