HC Deb 20 April 1977 vol 930 c103W
Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of British Waterways Board's annual expenditure is spent on administration.

Mr. Marks

Expenditure by the British Waterways Board on administration—staff costs and related expenses for accommodation, etc., at its principal offices—represents around 17 per cent. of total expenditure.