§ 36. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to ensure that all Government Departments are using the most modern office machinery and electronic equipment in the exercise of their functions.
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§ Mr. MacDermotMeans are already available for ensuring that Government Departments are made aware of the possibilities and advantages of using office machines of all kinds. The Treasury's management services are active in advising Departments on the use of modern office machinery including electronic computers, and Her Majesty's Stationery Office advise on office machines for document copying and office reproduction processes. In addition, most of the larger Departments have their own O and M staff, who have been trained to discover where office machines can be used.