§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many employees of his Department who work within the precincts of the House of Commons failed to turn up for work on 14 May; and what saving, if any, there has been to public funds through wages and salaries not paid as a consequence.
§ Mr. HeseltineNo non-industrial staff of my Department employed in the precincts of the House were absent without authority on 14 May. Four industrial staff were absent resulting in a loss of earnings of £41.28.