§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the total cost of administration of his Department expressed in constant prices in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. GummerThe total cost of administration of the Department of Employment Group expressed in 1982–83 prices in the last four years was
£ million 1979–80 633.8 1980–81 672.8 1981–82 693.2 1982–83 703.6 This information is taken from the Annual Scrutinies of Departmental Running Costs which cover only 1979–80 onwards.