HC Deb 23 January 1951 vol 483 c28
48. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what changes in personnel, cost and functions will result from the conversion of the Economic Information Unit into the Information Division of the Treasury.

Mr. Gaitskell

None, Sir. The Press notice made clear that the new title was adopted because it described more accurately the existing status and functions of the Division.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Does that answer mean that it will not cost any less?

Mr. Gaitskell

In fact the cost of the Unit has been reduced in recent years.

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