§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Lord President of the Council what was the estimated cost of running Parliament during each of the last five years.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe estimated costs are as follows:
£ million 1970–71 6.8 1971–72 8.6 1972–73 12.7 1973–74 16.2 1974–75 17.1 These figures include expenditure from the Votes of the House of Commons and House of Lords as well as services provided by the Department of the Environment and Her Majesty's Stationery Office.