§ Mr. John Pageasked the Minister of Power how many different types of printed forms are used in his Department for internal and external use, respectively; and whether all these forms are included in the List of Standard Books, Forms, etc., for use in the Public Service published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
§ Mr. ErrollTwo hundred and thirty-six printed forms are used internally and one hundred and forty-seven used externally. One hundred and four of the forms used internally are included in the List of Standard Books, Forms, etc., for use in the Public Service published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
§ Mr. John Pageasked the Minister of Power what steps he has taken to improve efficiency and reduce manpower by reorganising his department with the help of the Treasury Organisation and Methods Section; what use his department makes of outside management consultants; and what such action he is proposing in the near future.
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§ Mr. ErrollThe organisation of my Department is always being studied and the help of the Treasury Organisation and Methods Section is obtained whenever it is considered necessary. Particular attention has recently been given to the introduction of more modern machines and equipment. No use has been math of outside management consultants