§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to public funds of canteen and other catering facilities provided by his Department for employees: (a) in London, and (b) elsewhere during 1976 and 1977, respectively; and what contribution was made towards the cost of meals provided for
Cash Subsides Employees Contributions London Elsewhere London Elsewhere £ £ £ £ Final year 1976–77 … … 196,284 2,357,243 404,538 3,618,434 First six months of 1977–78 … … 109,563 1,215,646 190,094 1,981,503 A significant proportion of the costs is incurred for staff restaurants at industrial establishments such as Royal ordnance factories and Royal dockyards.