HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 cc173-4W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what reduction in staffing levels he expects in his Department (a) in the current year, and (b) next year, consequent upon the recent White Paper on public expenditure.

Mr. Nott

The adjustment of cash limits for the current year resulted in a reduction of 235 in the approved staffing level of my Department. The already announced abolition of the Price Commission will bring about a reduction of some 450 staff. Further reductions depend upon the review of the size and cost of the Civil Service, the results of which have not yet been announced.

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