HC Deb 08 November 1979 vol 973 c242W
Mr. Ward

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what has been the approximate total cost of answering parliamentary questions in this Parliament up to 31 October.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

Based on estimated average costs at 31 October 1979 the approximate total cost of parliamentary questions tabled up to that date would have been £288,500.