§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has to reduce administration costs in the Department under his control.
§ Mr. EnnalsWe are constantly seeking economies in administration costs by90W 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.