§ Mr. Fairbairnasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how much was spent by his Department, item by item, in 1973–74 and 1974–75; and what is the expected expenditure for 1975–76.
(2) if he will itemise any increased expenditure in 1974–75 over 1973–74, and any anticipated increase in expenditure for 1975–76 over 1974–75.
§ Mr. William RossExpenditure by my Departments for 1973–74 is itemised in the Appropriation Accounts for that year (HC 85 of 1974–75). The Appropriation Accounts for 1974–75 are not yet available. The latest published estimates of expenditure in 1974–75 are contained in the Supply Estimates for 1974–75 (HC 379W 31 of 1974) as adjusted by Supplementary Estimates (HC 204 of 1974 and HC 35, 73, 193, 239 and 257 of 1974–75). The latest published estimates of expenditure in 1975–76 are contained in the Supply 380W Estimates for that year (HC 210 of 1974–75) as adjusted by Supplementary Estimate HC 445 of 1974–75. Supply Estimates set out comparisons with preceding years.