However, the firm was unavailable to confirm the total number of staff employed in 2013.

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"It is estimated that the total number of police staff hours spent investigating Ray Gosling's false report is in excess of 1, 800, " said Mr Clements.

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HEROtsc spokesman David Turner said it was hoped operations at the site would be increased to bring the total number of new staff to 1, 500 over 18 months.

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The total number of teachers and other school staff working in academy schools continues to increase, reflecting the progression of the academy schools programme.

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That figure takes the total number of days lost for officers and staff to at least 3, 007.

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The Wales Office tells me that the current total is below its "staff complement" - the number of staff the department is allowed to have.

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Huawei said it will double the size of its headcount in Bangalore from its current level of 2, 000 staff, bringing the company's total number of employees in India up to 6, 000.

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