The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors.
Mr. Gow
asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many civil servants were employed in his Department on 1st January 1975; and what is his estimate of the number who will be so employed on 1st January 1976.
Mr. Varley
There were 1,207 civil servants employed in my Department on 1st January 1975. A forward estimate is not available for 1st January 1976 but for 1st April 1976 it is estimated that the corresponding number will be 1,354.