HC Deb 08 July 1980 vol 988 c87W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Minister for the Civil Service (1) if he is satisfied that there are sufficient incentives through promotion in the Civil Service to encourage civil servants to save public money.

(2) if he is satisfied with the present system of promotion in the Civil Service.

Mr. Channon

The Government are at present reviewing the whole question of promotion within the Civil Service. I wrote to the Council of Civil Service Unions about this on 10 June and discussed it with it at a meeting on 3 July. We need to encourage all civil servants to carry out their tasks effectively, efficiently and economically, whether or not they are likely to achieve promotion. If my hon. Friend has any suggestions that may help I shall be glad to hear from him.