§ 40. Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protec- 48W tion what was the total cost of his Department during the year ended 5th April 1978; and what is his estimate of the same cost for the year ending 5th April 1979.
§ Mr. HattersleyExpenditure by my Department on salaries and administrative costs, including allied services, is expected to be £3.6 million in 1977–78 and £3.7 million in 1978–79. These figures include the Metrication Board's since it is funded as part of my Department.