HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 cc483-4W
Mr. Cranley Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the three most significant examples of improved economy in the use of public funds by his Department in each of the past three years.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

My Department seeks constantly to secure improved efficiency and economy in the use of public funds. About 80 per cent. of the public expenditure with which the Home Office is concerned is incurred by local authorities.