HC Deb 02 December 1952 vol 508 c130W
63. Mr. Renton

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he has taken during 1952, and what steps he will be taking in 1953, to reduce substantially the administrative costs of his Department.

Mr. H. Strauss

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend, the Member for Orpington (Sir W. Smithers) on 25th November.