HC Deb 15 December 1947 vol 445 c278W
Mr. Sharp

asked the Minister of Food what were the recommendations of the special committee appointed to examine possible economies in manpower; to what extent improved methods and the elimination of unnecessary work have facilitated staff economies; and how many are now employed at headquarters, areas, divisional and local offices, respectively.

Mr. Strachey

The work of the Committee has resulted in a large number of detailed recommendations for saving manpower and improving procedure. The effect of the savings achieved to date are reflected in the following figures: