HC Deb 15 March 1972 vol 833 cc108-9W
36. Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what estimate he has made for reduction of the Civil Service up to 31st December, 1972.

Mr. David Howell

I would ask my hon. Friend to await the publication of Departmental Estimates later this month.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister for the Civil Service how soon he expects to secure an overall reduction in the total number of non-industrial civil servants.

Mr. David Howell

The total size of the Civil Service depends on the requirements of individual departments. We shall reduce the size of some departments but others will require increases to provide essential services to the community.

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