§ Mr. Ian Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost to the Exchequer and the total increase in local government staff levels since March 1974 as a result of the requirements of new legislation and departmental circulars initiated by his Department.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI would refer the right hon. Member to the reply given to a Question by the hon. Member for Aylesbury (Mr. Raison) on 5th November.