HC Deb 18 January 1994 vol 235 c547W
14. Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to improve the efficiency of his Department.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

We have embarked on a programme of market tests. Early results are good news for the taxpayer, with savings of 52 per cent. on typing services, 33 per cent. on reprographic services and 42 per cent. on security services.