David Simpson Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 1 on Twitter Share contribution 1 on Facebook Share contribution 1 via Email Copy link to contribution 1 to clipboard Copy link To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many of his staff are (a) under and (b) over 55 years of age. (77272) Barry Gardiner Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 2 on Twitter Share contribution 2 on Facebook Share contribution 2 via Email Copy link to contribution 2 to clipboard Copy link As at 31 December 2005, there were (a) 5,212 staff under and (b) 735 staff over 55 years of age in DEFRA.