HC Deb 22 March 1956 vol 550 c1460
34. Mr. Pargiter

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what instructions have been issued to the various Government Departments to give effect to the policy of Her Majesty's Government that the number of civil servants would be reduced by 10,000 to 15,000.

Mr. H. Brooke

Proposals to achieve this reduction are now being discussed with Departments.

Mr. Pargiter

Could I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether any date has been fixed for this reduction or whether it is still in the melting pot?

Mr. Brooke

There is no firm final date. We are pressing on rapidly.