§ Mr. Spearingasked the Lord Privy Seal what are his reasons for reducing the size of the deputy high commission staff in Madras; and what are his current plans for representation in that port.
§ Mr. HurdThe reduction in the staff of the Office of the British Deputy High Commissioner in Madras forms part of a wider package of economy measures affecting our representation overseas. These have involved the closure of some posts and reductions in others.
The exact future staffing level of the Office in Madras has still to be decided.