HL Deb 20 March 2002 vol 632 cc158-9WA
Lord Fearn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many staff are employed at the Tower of London. [HL3303]

Baroness Blackstone

The total number of staff permanently employed at the Tower of London is 229. This comprises 198 staff employed by Historic Royal Palaces Trust, 21 staff by the Ministry of Defence and 10 staff by the Royal Armouries. As well as public sector employees, there are 67 people employed by contractors of Historic Royal Palaces Trust for duties at the Tower.