HC Deb 23 February 1976 vol 906 c1W
45. Mr. Ridley

asked the Lord President of the Council what is the annual cost to public funds of the Government's devolution Unit; and how many people are employed in it.

Mr. Edward Short

There are 34 staff in the Cabinet Office Constitution Unit. The current annual cost of the Unit is approximately £279,000 including salaries and certain administrative overheads.