§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what steps he is taking to reduce the numbers of senior officials employed at his Department;
(2) how many officials above the rank of assistant secretary are employed in his Department; and what increase has taken place over the last two years.
§ Mr. HealeyThe number of senior officials is constantly under review and reductions are made whenever practicable. The present total of 77 is three less than the total two years ago.
§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many officials above the ranks of assistant secretary are employed at the new Operations Analysis Section at West Byfleet.
§ Mr. HealeyOne.