§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much extra the taxi service for out-of-hours staff at his Department's Newcastle offices will cost as a result of the proposed changes in staff rotas.
§ Mr. NewtonAdditional costs of taxi service up to an estimated maximum of £10,000 a year could arise, but only if the night shifts were timed to start when public transport to the office was no longer available. The shift times remain open to local negotiation.