§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is the estimated total net cost of consumer shops in the current financial year.
§ Mr. John FraserThe only estimate available of expenditure on consumer shops in the current financial year relates to projects for which my Department Is providing special grants as part of the attack on inflation. Estimated expenditure on grants for this purpose is £0.9 million, relating to projects for 34 consumer advice centres with shop-front access.