HC Deb 23 February 1982 vol 18 c336W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Employnent whether a final decision has been taken on a merger between the family expenditure survey and the national food survey; and what decision has been taken.

Mr. Waddington

It has been decided not to proceed with a merger, and ways are now being sought to achieve savings in respect of the separate surveys.