§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Prime Minister what was the total cost of the Prime Minister's Office in 1988–89; and what is the estimated cost for 1989.
§ The Prime MinisterThe total cost of my Office in 1988–89 was £6,553,712 (1). The latest estimate of the total cost for 1989–90 is £7,003,500 (1).
Note: (1) Salaries and wages, notional pension liability, administration costs and the grant-in-aid to the Chequers trust are included. My salary as a Cabinet Minister is excluded, as are my pay and allowances as a member of this House.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Prime Minister what was the total number of staff in the Prime Minister's Office in 1988–89; and what is the estimated total for 1989.
§ The Prime MinisterThe total number of staff in 10 Downing street during 1988–89 was 67. At present the number of staff is 68.