HC Deb 19 February 1982 vol 18 c238W
Mr. Foster

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the salary bill for civil servants employed in the Northern region.

Mr. Hayhoe

This information is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Foster

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what proportion of central Government procurement is determined in the Northern region;

(2) what proportion of central Government procurement is allocated to firms in the Northern region.

Mr. Ridley

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.