§ Mrs. Rumboldasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what were the manpower levels in his Department in June 1983; and what are his plans for those levels in June 1984.
§ Mr. ButcherOn 1 July 1983, the nearest date on which a quarterly manpower count is made, there were 13,172 staff in post. For 1984–85, the planned manpower figures are 12,759 at 1 April 1984 and 12,754 at 1 April 1985; no specific figure is planned for June 1984.