§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much money has been produced by each Government Department in Northern Ireland as a result of a rationalisation of resources which had been committed for internal administrative purposes; and if he is satisfied that all possible wastage has been eradicated.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsSince the present Government came to office and up to 30 September 1980, I achieved
256Wvarious reports by the Fair Employment Agency in Northern Ireland; and if he will list the title of each report so financed, together with the amount.
§ Mr. RossiThe Fair Employment Agency has published six research papers. The costs include administration and staff costs, external research fees and printing. I understand that it would not be possible, except at disproportionate cost, to extract the administration and staff costs involved. However, research fees, where appropriate, and printing costs were as follows:
savings in staff-related costs in the Northern Ireland Office and Northern Ireland Departments, in addition to other administrative savings, approximately as follows:
£ Savings (million) 1. Northern Ireland Office 1.7 2. Northern Ireland Departments: Agriculture 0.9 Civil Service 0.2 Commerce 0.2 Education 0.2 Finance 0.6 Health and Social Services 0.7 Manpower Services 0.5 Environment 2.1 I am seeking further improvements in efficiency and economies in administration by a variety of means.