HC Deb 27 January 1977 vol 924 cc748-9W
Mr. Giles Shaw

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many staff are employed by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission; and what is the current annual wages and salaries bill.

Mr. Maclennan

83 staff were employed on 1st January 1977, of whom six were part time. The wages and salaries bill in the current financial year is estimated to be £520,000, including approximately £75,000 for members of the Commission.

Mr. Giles Shaw

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what was the cost to public funds of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission during 1976.

Mr. Maclennan

£612,000, excluding support services provided by other Departments, up to the end of November.