HC Deb 02 February 2001 vol 362 cc337-8W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the average annual cost is of an Animals (Scientific Procedures) Inspector; and if he will make a statement. [148361]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

On the basis of the funding available for the current financial year and the allocation for central overheads, the average annual cost of each inspector is £113,500.