HC Deb 26 January 1981 vol 997 c324W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many staff in his Department have special responsibilities for dealing with EEC matters; and what is the cost to public funds of employing them.

Mr. Lawson

[pursant to his reply, 16 January 1981, c. 656]: Following is the information in respect of staff employed solely on EEC matters:

Number Cost *
H.M.Treasury 16 £196,666
Customs and Excise 54 £488,800
* At a full year cost in salaries and national a insurance.