HC Deb 16 October 1952 vol 505 cc373-4
26. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Health to what extent the administrative staff of his Department has been reduced since 1st January; and what further savings in staff are proposed now.

Mr. Iain Macleod

184 up to 1st October. The staffing position remains under constant review and further savings will be made wherever possible.

Mr. M. Lindsay

Can my right hon. Friend express that in terms of percentage? We do not know how big a saving of 184 is.

Mr. Macleod

It is out of a grand total of 2,790.