HC Deb 27 January 1971 vol 810 c112W
31. Mr. John Stradling Thomas

asked 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 Walker

My 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.