BRITISH MIDDLE EAST OFFICE (EXPENDITURE)

HC Deb 23 July 1952 vol 504 c31W

55. Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reductions in expenditure have been made by the British Middle East Office since April of this year; and what further economies are contemplated.

Mr. Nutting

The cost of the British Middle East Office has been reduced by about £6,300 a year since April.

Further savings amounting to about £6,400 a year are anticipated in the near future.