Number of permanent staff as at October Running costs - financial year (£000)1996-971289.0 (a)£23,889 (DAS=£38,509)1997-981255.3 (a)£24,758 (DAS=£35,440)1998-99907.9£25,8111999-2000937.9£26,899(a) Until April 1998, the Rural Affairs Department also included the Directorate of Administrative Services (DAS). These staff are included in the staffing counts for...