Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2006.

EU: European Parliament

Question: What are the costs incurred by the British delegation to the European Parliament during each move of that Parliament from Brussels to Strasbourg, including travel, accommodation, subsistence, office facilities and other expenses.

Answer: The total cost of the European Parliament dividing its work between Brussels and Strasbourg is estimated at over €200 million per year. This includes the rental cost of the European Parliament buildings in Strasbourg. The European Parliament Budget Committee, which scrutinises the European Parliament’s accounts, does not break this figure down by national delegation, so precise costs incurred by British Members of the European Parliament are not available.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5839; 682 c148WA
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Costs European Parliament European Parliament members Location Brussels Strasbourg
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk