§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many persons of all grades, scientific and non-scientific, worked in marine pollution-related activities at Warren Spring laboratory in 1979, 1985, 1990, 1991 and 1992; and if he will give conveniently available figures on the public expenditure on such work during those years.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 14 January 1993]: The information requested is as follows:
Number of persons Total cost of work (£ thousands) £ Thousand 1979–80 12 385 1985–86 17 830 1990–91 13 1,075 1991–92 8 670 11992–93 8 770 1 Forecast