HC Deb 04 November 1987 vol 121 c772W
Mr. Bermingham

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of operational research specialists in his Department. for each year since 1979.

Mr. Portillo

The number of operational research scientists employed in the Department for each year since 1979 is:

Operational research scientists
Date (1 April) Number
1979 29
1980 50
1981 27
1982 23
1983 22
1984 19
1985 18
1986 20
1987 20
19871 2 19
1 Latest available figure.
2 1 October.