HC Deb 19 June 1978 vol 952 cc37-8W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total cost of running the economic development councils, including all main constituent costs of any sort, such as expenditure on their own programmes, wages, rent, heating and lighting and maintenance, in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.

to be able to announce her decision on the proposals shortly.