§ Mr. Ian Stewartasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total cost of the Central Excavation Unit of the Inspectorate of his Department in 1976–77; and how much of this was attributable, respectively, to establishment expenses, permanent staff salaries, running costs and services such as the laboratory, drawing and office.
§ Mr. ShoreThe cost of the Central Excavation Unit in 1976/77 was £112,688. This figure is made up of £3,727 establishment expenses for setting up and running the unit's base at Fort Cumberland; £22,367 permanent staff salaries, including staff providing laboratory and drawing services; £86,594 running costs, including fee paid and volunteer staff, equipment, transport, etc.