§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many women are currently employed by his Department; and what proportion this is of the total. [1252]
§ Mr. HowardThe Home Office and its agencies employ a total of 14,049 women which represents 27 per cent. of the total work force of 52,098 permanent staff. However, if the Prison Service is excluded, 5,956 women, representing 51 per cent. of the total work force, are employed.