HC Deb 22 May 1968 vol 765 cc99-100W
Mr. Gibson-Watt

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the average daily cost of the inquiry on The Welsh Rural Development Board; and what has been the total to date.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

I estimate that the total cost to date has been of the order of £9,500. The inquiry has so far sat for 15 days and the average daily cost has therefore been of the order of £630. These estimates include the fees payable to the Inspector and to counsel appearing on behalf of the Crown, the salary costs of staff of my Department attending the inquiry, and administrative expenses such as the hire of premises.