§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of local government expenditure on staff wages and salaries in Wales in 1978–79, 1979–80 and 1980–81, respectively.
§ Mr.Wyn RobertsThe provisional estimate of local government expenditure on employee costs in Wales in 1978–79 is £584 million. Estimates for 1979–80 and 1980–81 are not yet available.