§ Q15. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether the statement put out by officials that Her Majesty's Government are responsible for failing to bring about a reduction in the number of civil servants, about which he has been sent correspondence by the hon. Member for West Ham, North, was made with his authority.
§ The Prime Minister:I understand that my hon. Friend is referring to a speech made by the Head of the Civil Service on 4th May. The text of the speech does not bear the interpretation he places on it.