§ 76. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for War how many senior and higher executive officers of the Civil Service are employed by his Department; how this figure compares with a year ago; and what reduction it is proposed to make.
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. John Hare)Ninety senior executive officers and 417 higher executive officers on 1st January, 1957, as against 90 and 412 on 1st January, 1956. The increase in higher executive officers is due to civilianisation, which is a continuing policy. The question of future reductions must depend upon proposals still under discussion.
§ Sir W. Anstruther-GrayCan the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that when he is considering reducing the Armed Forces he will also consider reducing the Civil Service personnel at the War Office?