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Written question asked by Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 19 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2006. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 January 2006 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Departmental Functions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales which functions of his core Department are carried out in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) Wales; and what administration costs were associated with these functions for each area in the last year.
Answer

The Wales Office carries out no core functions in Northern Ireland.The Wales Office has a policy and legislative team in Cardiff. Administration costs for these functions can be provided only at a disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39951; 441 c2043W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Administration Costs Departmental responsibilities Government departments Functions Northern Ireland Public expenditure Wales Wales Office
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk