HC Deb 08 March 1979 vol 963 cc780-1W
Mr. Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will estimate, in the case of each quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation for which he is responsible (a) its total expenditure in the current year and (b) its total expenditure on administration, accommodation and general services, defined to include items such as salaries, telephones and postage, rates, heating, travelling, transport, office equipment and so on.

Mr. Tomlinson

There is no official definition of the term quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation. The following information relates to bodies to which my right hon. Friend or my hon. Friend the Minister of State is able

Organisation Total expenditure for 1978–79 (estimated) Expenditure on administration etc. as defined
(figures rounded)
£'000 £'000
British Council 89,700.0 31,800.0
Great Britain-China Centre 41.3 26.3
Great Britain-East Europe Centre 56.0 37.6
Marshall Aid Scholarship Commemoration Commission. 292.0 34.8
Commonwealth Foundation 670.0 155.0
Commonwealth Institute, London 1,158.0 1,112.0
Commonwealth Institute, Edinburgh 66.9 59.5
Advisory Council of the European Discussion Centre 284.2 284.2*
Academic Council of Wilton Park
* Includes food and other non-defined expenses which cannot readily be segregated.

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