asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what increase or decrease there was in the staff of the Department under his control in the period 16th October, 1964 to 15th April, 1966; and what increase or decrease he anticipates in the period 16th April, 1966 to 15th October, 1966.

The staff of the Home Office has increased by 1,023 since October, 1964. I expect a further increase of about 400 by October, 1966.