§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of the running costs of the National Water Council and regional water authorities was consumed in staff costs in each year since 1974–75, including 1978–79.
§ Mr. Denis HowellEmployee costs, expressed as a percentage of total revenue expenditure, of the National Water Council and the regional water authorities for the years 1974–75 to 1977–78, were:
1974–75 24 per cent. 1975–76 25 per cent. 1976–77 25 per cent. 1977–78 24 percent. Figures for 1978–79 are not yet available.