§ Mr. Iain Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Trade what has been the total 22W cost of running the Performing Right Tribunal, including all main constituent costs of any sort, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, treating and lighting and maintenance, in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisIn 1977–78 the cost of the tribunal amounted to £1,570. The estimate for 1978–79 is £3,300, the increase being due to more hearings. The main constituent is members' expenses.