§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the latest estimate of the total cost of conducting the Retail Trade Census of 1976–77; how many retailers will have to complete the form R1610; and what is the purpose served by the census.
§ Mr. MeacherThe cost and purpose of this inquiry were given in my reply to the hon. Member for Carshalton (Mr. Forman) on 11th February. About 5,000 large retailers have been asked to complete form R1610.