HC Deb 02 July 1980 vol 987 cc592-3W
31. Mr. Bowen Wells

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has for reducing Property Services Agency staff.

Mr. Heseltine

Since 1 May 1979 the staff of the Agency has been reduced by 9.4 per cent. My current review of the work of the Department should establish what scope there is for further savings in the agency. Meanwhile, I am continuing to confine recruitment to the filling of essential vacancies.