§ Q17. Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister if she will make it her policy to separate the functions of Head of the Civil Service from those of the Secretary of the Cabinet when a suitable opportunity arises.
§ Mr. BiffenI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend is content with the current arrangements and has no plans to change them. This is, however, one of the subjects on which a Sub-Committee of the Treasury and Civil Service Committee has heard evidence; my right hon. Friend will of course study the Committee's report when it is received.