§ Mr. VazTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will itemise the expenditure on the administration of English Estates, including printing, advertising and stationery costs as well as worker expenses(a) over the last year and (b) since the scheme was developed.
§ Mr. SainsburyEnglish Estates is a body which has been in existence in various form since 1936. Its activities have developed over that period. Figures going back to 1936 are not available. Forecast running costs for 1993–94 are as follows:
£ million Maintenance of premises and sites 4.4 Personnel costs 8.2 Office Expenses 2.0 Professional fees and charges 3.9 Research and development 0.4 Advertising and marketing 2.3 Note: Figures include the cost of activities carried out on behalf of the Rural Development Commission.