§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Minister for the Civil Service what expenditure has been approved in investment in photocopying machines since 1969 in the public service; how many machines were in use in 1964; and how many are now installed.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisExpenditure on the provision for photocopying equipment has been as follows:
1969–70 … … £1,802,664 1970–71 … … £2,566,918 1971–72 … … £3,126,034 1972–73 … … £3,660,971 1973–74 … … £4,551,782 1974–75 … … £5,009,722 1975–76 … … £5,738,000 Approximately 1,200 machines were in use for these purposes in 1964, both purchased and hired; approximately 11,000 are in use now.