§ 63. Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what consideration has been given to effecting economies in the cost and administration of British embassies overseas.
§ Mr. George BrownThe cut of a hundred million pounds in Government expenditure overseas, which my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced to the House on 20th July, includes a reduction in the cost of our representation overseas. This reduction will be achieved by postponing some building projects, by reducing overseas information services and by cutting staff at some of our larger Missions.