HC Deb 19 January 1976 vol 903 c319W
30. Mr. John Garrett

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will define his responsibilities for studies of manning and efficiency in the Civil Service.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

The Civil Service Department is responsible for the overall control of the number of civil servants. In co-operation with Departments it is concerned with promoting efficient management, but departmental Ministers are themselves responsible to Parliament for the efficiency of their Departments.