§ Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies by what reductions in the services of the Public Works Department and of other governmental services the announced saving of £850,000 in the annual expenditure of the Government of Northern Rhodesia is to be secured.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe Northern Rhodesia Government consider that a saving of at least £850,000 can be effected without lowering the standard of services for the public, by a more efficient and intensive use of men and materials. £380,000 plus consequential savings will be effected by leaving all but essential staff vacancies unfilled. Apart from this, the Public Works Department aims at saving £249,000, including £60,000 on building maintenance and £46,000 on road maintenance. A long-term "streamlining" of the Department is under consideration.