§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service, in pursuance of the Government's declared policy of reducing public expenditure, to what extent he intends reducing both the number and expenses involved of the various quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations; and when he expects such actions to commence.
§ Mr. ChannonAll departmental Ministers are reviewing the public bodies for which they have responsibility as part of their search for economies in public expenditure. The result of any reduction, and its timing, depends on decision still to be taken.