§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Paymaster General what has been the gross and net cost of the enterprise allowance scheme in each year of its operation and as a total to the most recent date.
§ Mr. TrippierGross and net costs of the enterprise allowance scheme in each year of its operation since its introduction nationally in August 1983 are as follows:
Gross million Net million 1983–84 25.0 7.8 1984–85 79.6 23.9 1985–86 108.6 33.8 1986–871 105.3 33.5 Total 318.5 99.0 1 To December.