§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the number of staff employed in the North Thames Gas Consumer Council office; and what is the cost of salaries and administrative expenses.
§ Mr. EmeryApproval was given on 30th November last for the staff complement to be increased from five to six. Staff to fill the additional post and also a vacancy due to the retirement of an existing member of the staff are being recruited by the council. The cost of salaries and administrative expenses in the last financial year 1971–72, was £11,000.