HC Deb 18 February 1969 vol 778 cc69-70W
Mr. David Howell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what savings on the estimated cost of his Department and what reductions in staff he plans to achieve during the current financial year.

Mr. Greenwood

There will be a reduction of about 40 staff. The estimated cost of the Department will increase by £591,500 mainly because of pay awards.