HC Deb 31 October 1979 vol 972 c557W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to publish his Department's annual report for 1978.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

After careful consideration I have decided to cease the preparation and publication of the Department's annual report as a contribution to the reduction of the Department's work and of Civil Service expenditure. I am considering whether some of the material already prepared for the 1978 report could be made available in some other way.