§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the proposed reductions in the number of civil servants employed in his Department; and what reductions so far have been carried out.
§ Mr. MayhewAs a result of the Lord President's programme, and the further reduction of 2.5 per cent. in staff costs, savings amounting to 8,001 staff will be made in the DE group. Since 1 May 1979 there has been a reduction of 2,624 permanent and 323 casual staff.