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Written question asked by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2009.


Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many officials have been involved in the preparation of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill; and what they estimate to be the cost of preparing the Bill up to the date of its First Reading in the House.
Answer

A team of four policy officials and two lawyers worked full-time preparing the Bill from July 2008 until introduction in December. The cost of this team for this period is estimated at £108,000. In addition, a significant number of officials have been involved on a range of policy issues, including specialists as part of their regular job functions. Cost estimates for their time are not estimated or collected.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
708 c21WA; 1420
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Costs Legislative drafting Staff
Legislation
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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