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Catering (Statistical Inquiry)

Volume 927: debated on Tuesday 8 March 1977

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asked the Secretary of State for Trade what he expects to be the total cost of completing the Statistical Inquiry into Catering for 1977.

The Business Statistics Office has estimated its costs in preparing, holding and processing the inquiry as approximately £75,000 at current costings.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade why the Business Statistics Office is requesting that information for the Statistical Inquiry into Catering for 1977 should be given inclusive of VAT.

The turnover reported in the inquiry will provide the basis for estimates of consumers' expenditure in the national accounts which are inclusive of VAT.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the purpose of the Statistical Inquiry into Catering for 1977 which is now being carried out by the Business Statistics Office.