HC Deb 15 May 1980 vol 984 cc659-60W
Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the annual departmental cost arising directly from the activities of the Sports Council.

Mr. Monro

A number of officials and myself are involved in the Sports Council's activities; all have other tasks to perform. It would be difficult to separate out accurately those costs relating only to the Sports Council.

Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many people in his Department are employed on matters directly related to the activities of and appointments to the new town development corporations, and at what cost.

Mr. Heseltine

Forty-seven people are employed on matters directly related to the activities of and appointments to the new town development corporations and the Commission for the New Towns at

Mr. Monro

Government control over sports sponsorship by tobacco companies is exercised through a voluntary agreement which does not expire until 31 December 1980.