HC Deb 17 January 2000 vol 342 c329W
Mr. Crausby

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what action he is taking to increase the productivity and reduce the running costs of his Department. [103841]

Mr. Paul Murphy

My Department came into existence on 1 July 1999 following devolution in Wales. The planned complement of staff has not yet been recruited but we are working to ensure that our systems maximise productivity and effectiveness.