§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Technology by how much the Department under his control is at present under establishment.
§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Technology what steps he is taking, in the light of the present economic crisis, to reduce the establishment of the Department under his control.
§ Mr. BennThe manpower needs of my Department are regularly reviewed but, since it has a vital part to play in the promotion of industrial efficiency and technological progress, it would not be sensible to reduce the establishment which we need and are now recruiting.