HC Deb 10 September 1941 vol 374 c180
41. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply the extent to which a reduction in the amount of forms and statistics required by his Department can be expected?

Mr. Harold Macmillan

My noble Friend addressed recently an inquiry on this subject to over 13,000 firms working on Ministry of Supply contracts. As a result, although the complaints of unnecessary forms were comparatively limited, he has been able to make definite reductions in the returns called for.

Sir J. Mellor

Will this experience be offered to other Departments?

Mr. Macmillan

My right hon. Friend is always willing to co-operate with all other Departments.

Mr. Stokes

When will firms receive notice of the change in the instractions in this regard? Such notice has not yet been given.