asked the Minister for Agriculture the steps he has taken to expand the inspectorate staff of his Department dealing with reclamation and housing grants since his predecessor undertook to review this matter more than a year ago.
Written Answers. - Department Inspectorate Staff.
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Since November 1978, when the Western Drainage Scheme was announced, the field staff engaged on the Farm Development Service has been increased from 474 to 546, a net increase of 72 officers.