§ Mr. CummingsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the costs to the Exchequer in connection with the present local government review.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe main cost to the Exchequer is that of the Local Government Commission, estimated at £3.259 million for 1993–94, its first full year of operation. A small staff commission is also planned. Within this Department there are seven administrative staff working mainly on local government reorganisation issues, at an annual salary cost of around £160,000.