HC Deb 19 October 1981 vol 10 c1W

Departmental Expenditure

Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his latest estimate of his Department's expenditure for 1981–82 in support of employment and in support of public sector industry and private sector industry, respectively.

Mr. John Patten:

The latest estimate of the expenditure in 1981–82 by Northern Ireland Departments in support of employment is £23 million, and in support of public sector and private sector industry is £205 million and £195 million respectively.