§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost of running the Merseyside County Council for the years ended 31st March 1974 and 31st March 1975; and what will be the estimated cost for the year ending 31st March 1976.
§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of people employed by the Merseyside County Council at present; and what is the estimated number for 1976–77.
§ Mr. OakesThis information is not available centrally. Local authorities are responsible for planning their own manpower requirements in the light of their individual circumstances and of the constraints of national policy which require an overall standstill in expenditure in 1976–77.