§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Prime Minister whether he will break down the figure of £125,000 spent by the Cabinet Office on the study of the United Kingdom motor industry into (a) fees paid to consultants, (b) travelling expenses and (c) all other expenses.
§ The Prime MinisterThe figure of £125,000 was an estimate. The study of the United Kingdom motor car industry in the longer term, which is being undertaken by the CPRS with the help of consultants in line with the general role which it was given in 1970, is not yet completed and it is therefore too early to give a precise breakdown of expenditure.
§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Prime Minister what was the period from the date of initiation to the date of completion of the study of the United Kingdom motor industry; and what was the maximum number (a) of Cabinet Office employees and (b) of any other employees engaged on this study at any one time.
§ The Prime MinisterThe study of the United Kingdom motor industry which the CPRS has undertaken was begun in May and is expected to be completed in October. Up to the present the maximum number of officials of the CPRS employed on the study at any one time has been six. The maximum number of consultants employed on the study at any one time has been 18.
§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Prime Minister what was the maximum daily rate paid to any individual employed on the Cabinet Office study of the United Kingdom motor industry.
§ The Prime MinisterNo individual working on the study is paid on a daily rate basis.