§ 41. Sir J. Mellorasked 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 MacmillanMy 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. MellorWill this experience be offered to other Departments?
§ Mr. MacmillanMy right hon. Friend is always willing to co-operate with all other Departments.
§ Mr. StokesWhen will firms receive notice of the change in the instractions in this regard? Such notice has not yet been given.