The German units had reduced manpower and shortages of equipment.

Officials in the union that represents Fire Department officers weighed in yesterday with a criticism of proposals to disband eight fire companies and reduce manpower.

This is also the era in which the BSA restructured in an effort to reduce manpower by consolidating smaller councils into larger ones.

It is a fast growing technology and a way to reduce manpower and retain production, especially in countries with high manufacturing overheads and labour costs.

In Singapore, toll stations are automated, thus reducing manpower.

But he said he would counsel Mr. Bush not to reduce military manpower or the funds needed to preserve readiness.

He reported to the Committee that this could not be done without reducing manpower.

Although the Tories plan to reduce manpower by an average of 20pc across the three services they remain committed to several important new orders.

This facility is being introduced in order to make services more and more automated and reduce manpower and associated problems.

Williams says he opposes the reduction of scholarships and staff because it hinders his effectiveness by reducing manpower.