§ Mr. Nabarroasked the Minister of State, Board of Trade, as representing the Minister of Materials, what economies will be effected for the taxpayer during 1954–55, as compared with the previous year, consequent upon the decision to expunge the Ministry of Materials; and what further staff reduction will be achieved.
Mr. AmoryIt is not possible to make an assessment until the new management has had an opportunity to take stock of the additional responsibilities and of the opportunities of reorganisation of the work.