§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister what is his policy regarding reduction of Government expenditure through reduction of the number of Ministers and Ministerial departments; and what action he has taken or intends taking to reduce Government expenditure in these fields.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government's policy is to develop a Ministerial and departmental structure that is more rational, efficient and economical. In line with this policy, the size of the Administration has been reduced from 100 under our predecessors to 83.