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Mr. Rees-Davies
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the numbers of staff from his Department employed in the Palace of Westminster in the years 1970, 1973 and at present; and if he will set out the numbers employed in the main respective jobs.
Mr. Marks
These numbers are:
| 1970 | 1973 | 1977 | |
| Custodians and Firemen | 61 | 93 | Nil |
| Works and maintenance staff | 165 | 173 | 182 |
| Supplies staff | 23 | 30 | 28 |
| Cleaners | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Total | 288 | 339 | 253 |