HC Deb 25 May 1979 vol 967 c268W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service to what extent the Government's policies regarding the reduction of public expenditure will reduce the numbers of civil servants; and when he expects these proposals or plans to become effective.

Mr. Channon

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 22 May to my hon. Friend the Member for Rutland and Stamford (Mr. Lewis).—[Vol. 967, c.177.]