§ Mr. Emeryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many persons are at present on loan or secondment from industry or commerce to his Department; what is the total annual cost to the Exchequer for their services; and what extra sum is being paid to them by industry and commerce in order to meet their previous salary levels.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerOne. The total annual cost to the Exchequer of his services is of the order of £2,350 including travelling and other expenses. I have no information about any additional payments from his employer.