§ 28. Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Minister for the Civil Service how much expenditure was incurred by the Government in employing business men on short contracts in the years 1973, 1974 and 1975.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisExpenditure incurred in employing businessmen in the Civil Service on short contracts for periods up to one year was—in round terms—£53,000 in 1973, £49,000 in 1974 and £14,500 in 1975. If my hon. Friend is interested in expenditure for longer period contracts, I will write to him.