HC Deb 13 December 1979 vol 975 c758W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Industry which of the services currently carried out by his Department he proposes to transfer to the private sector as a result of proposed cuts in the Civil Service; how many staff will be saved in each case, and at what cost; and how much it will cost to have those services carried out by the private sector.

Mr. David Mitchell

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what reductions in statistical, establishment and support services he is planning as a result of proposed cuts in the Civil Service.

Mr. David Mitchell

The reductions planned in the statistical services of my Department are 172 staff and in the establishment and support services, 287 staff.