§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Prime Minister if he will give details of the operation of the European Unit of the Cabinet Office as to its composition, functions and budget.
§ The Prime MinisterA total of 28 staff are working in the Cabinet Office on the co-ordination of work on European Community matters. The current annual cost, excluding accommodation, is £140,000. In addition a staff of nine have been separately assembled on a temporary basis to deal with work on the referendum.