§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Social Services 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,
Contribution by Department* Contribution by Employees 1976–77 1977–78 (part year) 1976–77 1977–78 (part year) £ £ £ £ Londan† … … … … 64,011 39,625 265,625 171,244 Else Where … … … … 305,269 210,951 1,757,974 943,448 Total … … … … … 369,280 250,576 2,023,738 1,114692 * These figures exclude the cost of subsidies in kind, e.g. premises, equipment and services, but include the graduated cash subsidy † London is taken as the area within 18 miles of Charing Cross