Weights and Measures Inspectors

HC Deb 29 June 1982 vol 26 cc254-5W

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Minister for Trade, pursuant to the reply of 24 February, Official Report, column 381, to the hon. Member for Bury St. Edmunds, approximately what percentage of the £30.25 per hour plus travel expenses which he intends to charge for weights and measures inspectors examining weighing machines arises from each of the following categories of staff costs: (a) support staff, (b) accommodation costs, (c) telephone and stationery, (d) materials and consumable stores, (e) depreciation and interest charges on fixed capital etc. as well as a share of the general departmental overheads.

Dr. Vaughan

The Government are still considering certain aspects of these charges and I shall give my hon. Friend further information as soon as possible.