§ Mr. Wheelerasked 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. ButcherThe 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.