HC Deb 13 April 1981 vol 3 c54W
Mr. John Garrett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress he has made in including statisticians, economists and research staff in policy divisions in his Department as recommended by the review of Government statistical services of June 1980.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The DHSS study team in its report published on 6 March 1981 made no firm recommendations on future organisation. We are considering its alternative suggestions, but before deciding what action should be taken we will need to have regard to any related advice or recommendations from Sir Derek Rayner, whose report has not yet been published. Sir Derek will be taking into account reports from some 20 other study teams who have, together with the DHSS team, been engaged on the review of Government statistical services. In the meantime I am considering action on the 99 listed recommendations made by the DHSS study team, with a view to achieving early savings.