§ Mr. Sproatasked the Lord President of the Council what is the total annual cost of all wages of all persons, including hon. Members, attendants, cleaners and all personnel whatsoever who work in the Palace of Westminster in 1976–77.
§ Mr. FootThe estimate for the cost in 1976–77 of wages for those who work in the Palace of Westminster and are paid from public funds is £8.9 million.
The cost of wages for the staff of the Commons and Lords Refreshment Departments during this period is estimated at about £630,000 and £30,000 respectively.