HC Deb 25 January 1978 vol 942 cc647-8W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the annual telephone and postage costs, respectively, incurred by his Department for the last financial year.

Mr. John Morris

In the financial year 1976–77, £307,688 and £197,473 respectively.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he remains satisfied with the methods of cost estimating and financial control within his Department; and if he will set up a departmental inquiry into the current procedures and methods used in these matters.

Mr. John Morris

Yes. Methods of financial control, including cost estimating, are regularly reviewed. No special Departmental inquiry is called for.

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