§ 31. Mr. John Stradling Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a circular informing local authorities of how best to eliminate waste, increase efficiency and introduce savings in the course of their activities.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy circular of 9th September last urged local authorities to adopt more efficient purchasing methods; and I shall shortly be issuing another one about the use of work-study and productivity schemes. I will consider further circulars as the need arises.