§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost of photographic activities in the Metropolitan Police in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975, respectively.
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§ Dr. SummerskillThe cost of photographic equipment and materials for all photographic activities in the Metropolitan Police, including the microfilming of records, was as follows:
Year Cost £ 1972–73 … … … 70,000 1973–74 … … … 53,000 1974–75 … … … 88,000 1975–76 … … … 191,000 The increase in cost in 1975–76 is largely accounted for by the cost of replacing old equipment at present-day prices; it does not represent a significant change in the level of activity. It is not possible to identify separately the staffing costs involved in photographic work.