Control of Engagement Order (Revocation)

HC Deb 13 March 1950 vol 472 cc35-6W

98. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Labour what saving of manpower in his Department is expected to result from the revocation of the Control of Engagement Order; what saving of office accommodation; and what saving of expense from public funds.

Mr. Isaacs

It is estimated that there will he a reduction of about 500 staff with a financial saving of the order of £200,000 a year. There will be no saving of office accommodation.