§ Mr. J. Edenasked the Secretary to the Treasury by how much the staff of all Government Departments was reduced in 109W the last calendar year; and what further reductions will be made in 1957.
§ Mr. PowellPrecise figures are not yet available for all Departments; but, it is estimated that, excluding the Post Office, the number of non-industrial staff fell during 1956 by about 1,100.
I can give no estimate yet of what further reductions will be made in 1957.