§ Mr. Gwilym Jonesasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will give the numbers of staff of hon. Members that are accommodated in parliamentary buildings and the costs involved under relevant headings for 1970–71, 1975–76, 1980–81 and the latest available financial year.
§ Mr. WakehamThe information is as follows :
Number 1970–71 199 1975–76 304 1980–81 364 1986–87 422 It is not possible to separate the costs of providing this accommodation from the overall costs involved.