HC Deb 02 May 1985 vol 78 cc199-200W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the rate per tonne of aid under the common agricultural policy for the

Mr. Biffen

Costs for the following facilities in the Press Gallery over the last five years are:

Telephones
Year Amount £
1984–85 40,370
1983–84 38,500
1982–83 36,470
1981–82 31,290
1980–81 26,550

These charges do not include calls within the London area which are not metered.

Stationery Estimated
Year Amount £
1984 4,114
1983 3,895
1982 3,842
1981 3,577
1980 3,194

Costs for lighting and heating, equipment, maintenance and cleaning cannot be identified without disproportionate cost. No subsidies are allocated to catering and bar facilities in the Press Gallery.