§ Mr. Frank Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the cost of the sub-units of the road construction units in 1973, 1974 and 1975.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe following estimates of expenditure on sub-units in398W the last three financial years—ending 31st March—include an element for the cost of civil servants working in sub-units during these periods, and certain office expenses, but not the cost of accommodation, which is not provided by my Department.
1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 £11.5 million £11.1 million £12.7 million
§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list in the Official Report the total sums paid to local authorities in England and Wales as reimbursement of those costs of road construction units borne by them in 1973, 1974 and 1975.
§ Mr. William RodgersFigures are not readily available for calendar years, but the costs reimbursed during the last three financial years ending 31st March are listed below:
1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 £10,578,565 £11,109,227 £13,999,517