§ 12. Sir T. Beamishasked the Minister for the Civil Service what recommendations have been made by the panel set up under Sir Robert Bellinger with a view to finding savings in manpower in the non-industrial Civil Service; when a full report is expected; if it will be published; and what savings in manpower have so far been effected as a result of the panel's advice.
§ Mrs. HartDepartments are considering a number of recommendations by the panel and it is not proposed to publish details at this stage.
It is too soon to give forecasts about a full report or manpower savings.