HC Deb 17 March 1978 vol 946 cc394-5W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the total cost of running the Central Council for Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation, including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its 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.

Mr. John Silkin

I refer the hon. Member to the accounts of the central council which are published as an Appendix to the appropriation account.

The projected cost for 1978–79, based on October 1977 prices, is £913,000.