§ Mr. Fosterasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the salary bill for civil servants employed in the Northern region.
§ Mr. HayhoeThis information is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Fosterasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what proportion of central Government procurement is determined in the Northern region;
(2) what proportion of central Government procurement is allocated to firms in the Northern region.
§ Mr. RidleyI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.