Transparency data

Page 43 Average number of persons employed

Updated 27 July 2018

Operating segment Permanently employed staff Commissioners Others Ministers Special Advisers 2017-18 Total 2016-17 Total
Maintain the integrity of the Union, coordinate the security of the realm and ensure a flourishing democracy 451 – 63 – – 514 405
Ensure the delivery of the Government’s programme and the Prime Minister's priorities 394 – 4 3 28 429 485
Improve the efficiency and responsiveness of government 2,987 – 149 3 9 3,148 1,327
Ensure the effective running of the department and contribute to the government's cross cutting priorities 197 – 47 – – 244 259
Arm’s Length Bodies 18 11 ? – – 29 25
Staff engaged on capital projects 97 – 39 – – 136 207
Total 4,144 11 302 6 37 4,500 2,708
Of which: Not set Not set Not set Not set Not set Not set Not set
Core Department 4,126 – 302 6 37 4,471 2,683
Other designated bodies3 18 11 ? – – 29 25
Total 4,144 11 302 6 37 4,500 2,708