§ 30. Mr. Bill Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the measures currently being carried out to reduce manning levels in his Department.
§ Mr. YoungerI am satisfied that the reductions I have sought are being made. The staff in post in Scottish Office departments has fallen by 326 since 1 May 1979 and further measures are planned over the next three years to reduce functions and manning levels.