HC Deb 19 January 1984 vol 52 c295W
Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total cost in 1983 for the payment of British Telecom accounts in respect of all United Kingdom offices under his control.

Mr. Butcher

The then Departments of Trade and Industry spent £7 million in 1982–83 in settlement of British Telecom accounts. This sum includes telephone, telex and telegram charges, the purchase and rental of equipment, telephone operators and VAT.