§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much was spent in real terms by his Department for 1973–74 and 1974–75;and what is the anticipated expenditure in real terms for 1975–76.
§ Mr. MulleyThe estimated cost of administration of my Department in 1975–76 at present pay and price levels is about £16 million. The cost in 1973–74 and 1974–75 on the same basis was also about £16 million.
§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will itemise any increased expenditure in real terms in 1974–75 over 1973–74 and any anticipated increase in expenditure in real terms for 1975–76 over 1974–75.
§ Mr. MulleyThere have been no significant changes in real terms in items of administrative expenditure between 1973–74, 1974–75 and 1975–76.
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§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress he has made in studying his Department's estimates with a view to making economies.
§ Mr. MulleyMy Department's Estimates for 1976–77 are currently being prepared. They will be consistent with the policies for containing public expenditure which my right hon. Friend announced in his Budget speech last April.
§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will transfer an official from his present duties in the Department with a view to seeking out possible areas where economies can be made in the Department's spending, and for formulating plans for implementing economies.
§ Mr. MulleyExpenditure is largely undertaken by local education authorities, the universities and research councils and not directly by my Department.
§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the expenditure in the Department's car pool in 1973–74 and 1974–75; and what is the anticipated expenditure in 1975–76.
§ Mr. Mulley£15,383, £21,891 and £55,500 respectively.