§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give a complete breakdown of reductions in public sector manpower since 1979, separated into Civil Service, local government, National Health Service and each of the other public authorities in the public sector.
§ Mr. BrittanThe information requested is as follows:
employers paying pay-as-you earn and national insurance contributions per month (i) in excess of £15,000 and (ii) between £3,500 and £15,000.
§ Mr. RidleyI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.