HC Deb 21 July 1988 vol 137 c734W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Prime Minister if she will list for 1979, 1984 and the most recent year the numbers of staff by grade in the Central Statistical Office; and if she will differentiate between staff in the statistical posts and staff in administrative posts.

The Prime Minister

Information on numbers of staff by grade is not readily available for 1979 and 1984 and cannot be obtained except at disproportionate cost. The other information requested is as follows: