§ Mr. M. MacPhersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the chief activities in the Department of Agriculture for Scotland which will be curtailed or ended in consequence of the reduction of staff within the period ending on 30th June, 1952.
§ Mr. J. StuartI hope that the reductions of staff in the Department which it is proposed to effect within the period mentioned will be secured by economy of service and minor reorganisation of work without any material curtailment of 21W activities. I am considering what further reductions might be achieved by the elimination or curtailment of certain services, but I would prefer to wait until this examination is complete before making any statement.