HC Deb 15 June 1978 vol 951 cc607-10W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost of running the Equal Opportunities Commission including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, heating, light-

Department last issued guidance to police authorities in England and Wales on the purchase of foreign-manufactured motor vehicles; and what form that guidance took.

Dr. Summerskill

On 25th June 1975, when Home Office Circular No. 107/1975, a copy of which is in the Library of the House, offered the advice described in my reply to a Question by the hon. Member on 21st February.—[Vol. 944, c.581.]

Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many purchases of foreign-manufactured motor vehicles have been notified to him by police authorities in England and Wales in the first five months of 1978; and how the figure compares with each of the last three years.

Dr. Summerskill

The figures are as follows:

ing, and maintenance, in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The figures are as follows:

1977–78 1978–79
£1,460,700 £1,996,000 (estimated)

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost of running the Horserace Betting Levy Board including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, heating, lighting and maintenance in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The board is financed by contributions collected from bookmakers and the Horserace Totalisator Board. Its total outlay in 1976–77, including loans and advances, was £9,389,758. I understand that the corresponding figure for 1978–79 is estimated at £15.2 million.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost of running the Horse-race Totalisator Board including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, heating, lighting and maintenance in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

In 1976–77, the operating expenses of the Horserace Totalisator Board were £6,970,713–14.3 per cent. of turnover. I understand that the operating expenses in 1978–79 are estimated at £9.1 million—12.1 per cent. of turnover. These expenses are met from the proceeds of the board's betting business.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost of running the Gaming Board of Great Britain including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, heating, lighting and maintenance in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The figures are as follows:

1977–78 1978–79
£ £
Immigration Appeals Tribunal … 1,013,140* 1,047,861†
United Kingdom Immigrants Advisory Service (Grant-in-aid) … 270,000 273,000†
* Provisional.
† Estimated.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost of running the Women's Royal Voluntary Service, including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, heating, lighting and maintenance in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The figures are as follows:

1977–78 … £2,500,000 (estimated)
1978–79 … £2,600,000 (estimated)

(Includes provision for welfare work for the Armed Services; and running costs for aftercare hostels.)

1977–78 … £775,404 (provisional)
1978–79 … £821,981 (estimated)

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost of running the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, heating, lighting and maintenance in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The figures are as follows:

1977–78 … £ 11,700,000
1978–79 … £14,014,000 (estimated)

The costs include the amounts paid out in compensation.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost of running the immigration appellate authorities including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on their own programmes, wages, rent, heating, lighting and maintenance in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The figures are as follows:

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