§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his latest estimate of the total current price cost in 1982–83 of the social security programme; and of this what was the expenditure on administration.
§ Mr. NewtonThe latest estimate of the total cost in 1982–83 of the social security programme is £32,600 million, of which £1,360 million was in respect of administration.