§ Mr. Sproatasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the total cost of running the Eggs Authority, including all main constituent costs of any sort whatsoever, such as expenditure on its own programmes, wages, rent, heating and lighting and 394W maintenance in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and what are the projected costs for 1978–79.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe total cost of running the Eggs Authority is shown in its annual reports and accounts. The latest figures available are those for the 12 months ended 31st March 1977 which were laid before the House on 13th December 1977.
The authority's most recent estimate of expenditure for 1978–79 is £2,266,400.