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Public Bodies (Running Costs)

Volume 952: debated on Tuesday 20 June 1978

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Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list in the Official Report the total cost of running the National Research Development Corporation in the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what is the estimated charge to public funds for 1978–79

Mr. Les Huckfield

I refer the hon. Member to the NRDC's report and accounts. No charge to public funds is estimated to arise in 1978–79 to meet the Corporation's administrative expenses

Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list in the Official Report the total cost of running the Furniture Development Council in the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what is the estimated charge to public funds for 1978–79

Mr. Cryer

:The Council's running costs for the year ended 31st December 1977 amounted to £8,756. The operation of the Council does not give rise to any direct charge to public funds. Its costs are borne by the furniture industry