§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed staff reductions on the target times for processing (i) agricultural grant applications, (ii) industrial assistance grants made the Industry Act 1972, (iii) export advice and (iv) miscellaneous inquiries; [17081]
(2) what assessment he has made of the impact of his proposed departmental staff reductions on the processing of complaints by (a) members of the public and (b) hon. Members of Parliament in terms of target times for responses. [17079]
§ Mr. HagueThe running cost reductions in the Welsh Office, which are broadly in line with most other Departments, reflect the Government's firm commitment to control public expenditure.
My Department is currently working through the full implications of the planned staffing reductions, with a view to ensuring that it will continue to provide high quality services at minimum cost to the taxpayer.
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