HC Deb 10 February 1969 vol 777 c243W
Mr. David Howell

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what studies have been undertaken in the Civil Service Department with a view to redefining the practices of the Customs and Excise and the Inland Revenue and to the amalgamation of these Departments.

Mrs. Hart

Management services studies in parts of these Departments are taking place as well as investigations by the Panel of Businessmen reviewing civil service manpower but amalgamation is not under consideration.