§ Mr. Onslowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much the Departments under his control are at present under establishment.
§ Mr. MacDermotAbout 1½ per cent. for the Treasury; 2 per cent. for Customs and Excise; and 2½ per cent. for the Inland Revenue. The Paymaster General's office is virtually up to strength.
§ Mr. Onslowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking, in the light of the present economic crisis, to reduce the establishment of the Departments under his control.
§ Mr. MacDermotNone. The manpower figures for these Departments are subject to close scrutiny and the present levels of staffing are required to undertake the work which has to be done.