HC Deb 15 June 1976 vol 913 cc89-90W
Mrs. Chalker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has to reduce administration costs in the Department under his control.

Mr. Ennals

We are constantly seeking economies in administration costs by better methods, through staff inspectors, O and M investigations and, in consultation with my departmental Staff Side, through simplification of work procedures. How to implement in my Department the Government's decision to reduce the forecast cost of Civil Service administration in 1978–79 is still under consideration.