HC Deb 20 December 1984 vol 70 c283W
16. Mr. Thurnham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the current estimated savings by his Department for 1984–85 as a result of privatisation schemes.

Mr. Mellor

It is estimated that about 1.9 million will be saved in 1984–85 as a result of contracting out to the private sector services previously provided by civil servants.