Parliamentary Elections (Costs)

Mr. Grocott
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the total costs to public funds of the General Elections of 1964, 1966, 1970, February 1974 and October 1974, respectively.

Mr. Joel Barnett
The total costs to public funds were, respectively, £2,550,000; £2,850,000; £3,800,000; £5,850,000 and £6,850,000.