§ Mr. Norman Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the weekly average cost of administration per head in respect of all those registering at his Department for unemployment benefit.
§ Mr. Mayhew[pursuant to his reply, 8 November 1979]: During the 12 months ending 31 March 1979, the administration costs in my Department averaged £1.15 a head per week in respect of all those persons registering at unemployment benefit offices and receiving unemployment benefit or supplementary allowance.