HC Deb 27 February 1958 vol 583 c64W
Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies by what reductions in the services of the Public Works Department and of other governmental services the announced saving of £850,000 in the annual expenditure of the Government of Northern Rhodesia is to be secured.

Mr. Profumo

The Northern Rhodesia Government consider that a saving of at least £850,000 can be effected without lowering the standard of services for the public, by a more efficient and intensive use of men and materials. £380,000 plus consequential savings will be effected by leaving all but essential staff vacancies unfilled. Apart from this, the Public Works Department aims at saving £249,000, including £60,000 on building maintenance and £46,000 on road maintenance. A long-term "streamlining" of the Department is under consideration.

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