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Debate between Lord Willetts and Bob Blackman
Thursday 18th November 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Willetts Portrait Mr Willetts
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We believe that it is possible to deliver the efficiency savings that mean that the science budget will be protected in real terms, and we are also, of course, committed to making efficiency savings within the Department. We make no apologies, therefore, for reducing the number of civil service posts in the Department. That is the right way to save money. However, as I said in answer to the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Andrew Miller), I am confident that the specific concerns raised by the science community about that post can be addressed.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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2. What his Department’s policy is on the future of the post office network.