§ Sir C. Osborneasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what was the total cost of compiling, printing and distributing the 130-page Review of Yorkshire and the Humberside; how many people were engaged in its production, and for how long; what consent he has received from the Lindsey County Council of Lincolnshire that its functions should be absorbed by Yorkshire; what civil servants he has promised shall head this new organisation; how many new civil servants will be required to work it; and what will be the annual cost.
§ Mr. William RodgersThis valuable review was prepared over a period of about a year by members of the Economic Planning Council, who are unpaid. Regional staffs of Government Departments gave assistance, but no useful estimates can be made of cost or the number engaged. The cost of printing and publishing was £6,520 against which should be set the sales proceeds. Economic planning councils are advisory and do not diminish the powers of local authorities. The review in no way affects the functions of the Lindsey County Council.