§ Mr. JoplingTo ask the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Newham, North West (Mr. Banks) of 20 May,Official Report, column 143, what is the total monthly cost of the salaries and other costs to public funds of the staff in the Clerk's Department employed on duties principally related to departmental Select Committees.
§ Mr. BeithThe total monthly cost to public funds of the salaries and other expenses of staff in the Clerk's Department employed on duties principally related to departmental Select Committees is estimated to be £175,862. This figure includes superannuation and employer's national insurance contributions.