HC Deb 25 November 1954 vol 533 c188W
Mr. J. J. Astor

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if a decision has been reached concerning the closing down of his Department's regional offices.

Mr. Sandys

Yes. It has been decided for the present not to close down the regional offices of my Department. However, a substantial reduction in the scope of their functions and in the size of their staffs will be effected.