§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, further to his reply to the hon. Member for Rugby on 30 October, Official Report, c. 486, on what basis he arrived at the figure of £144,375 as unaudited expenditure by Cheshire eligible for civil defence grant in 1980–81; and if he will provide a detailed breakdown of that figure.
§ Mr. MayhewThe figure of £144,375 expenditure by Cheshire county council eligible for civil defence grant in 1980–81 has now been audited. A detailed breakdown of that figure is shown as follows:
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Civil Defence—Statement of Expenditure by Cheshire County Council Civil defence and general services £ Expenditure met from police funds £ Expenditure eligible for 75 per cent. grant Salaries and expenses of: Emergency Planning Teams 41,804.40 Supporting Staff 10,516.00 Training expenses Central training 1,854.08 Local training 2,305.00 Police War Duties Training — 8,357.53 Compensation 1,197.68 Other payments in respect of staff — 12,053.65 Premises Wartime HQs Rental 517.72
Civil defence and general services £ Expenditure met from police funds £ GPO telephone charges 2,054.06 Establishment and Administration Expenses Direct charges 2,634.02 1,901.55 Apportioned charges 20,239.00 765.00 Total Expenditure 83,121.96 23,077.73 Less Income 400.00 — A. Net expenditure eligible for 75 percent. grant 82,721.96 23,077.73 Expenditure eligible for reimbursement Supplies and services 16,723.89 Agency services 21,851.02 B. Total expenditure eligible for reimbursement 38,574.91 Total A and B 82,721.96 61,652.64