§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proportion of the departmental expenditure limit in 2001–02 will be accounted for by salary costs and pension contributions. [32018]
§ Dr. John ReidThe proportion of the departmental expenditure limit (excluding NDPBs) in 2001–02 accounted for by salary costs and pension contributions is as follows:
- Total departmental expenditure limit—£1,056,836,000
- Total salary and pension costs—£113,533,000
- Proportion—10.74 per cent. (approx.)
This is an estimate, as exact figures will not be known until the end of this financial year.