Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Campbell of Alloway (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Monday, 24 July 2006.

Supreme Court

Question: What are the estimated cost and date for completion of the new Supreme Court.

Answer: My Lords, the capital construction costs remain as described in my Written Ministerial Statement of 14 December 2004, subject to those costs having been adjusted for inflation, and they now stand at £35.3 million. There will be additional associated costs, such as fees and furniture. Westminster City Council is currently considering a local planning application, on which it is expected to reach a decision over the Summer Recess. We do not yet know whether this decision will have an impact on the costs. Therefore, when the application has been decided, I propose to make a full report to the House, including the overall estimated costs, once Parliament returns. Subject to a successful application, it remains my intention that the UK Supreme Court should open for business in October 2009.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 684 c1538
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Lords Written Statement on the location and setting for the Supreme Court building
Tuesday, 14 December 2004
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Costs Supreme Court
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk