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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 1996. It was answered by Ray Powell (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 1996 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.


Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question
What was the total cost to the House of the State Opening of Parliament.
Answer

Mr. Flynn: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what was the total cost to the House of the state opening of parliament. [2806] Sir Raymond Powell: The total cost of the state opening of Parliament on 23 October has not yet been calculated, but some £24,000 has been set aside by the House for this purpose.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2806; 284 c605W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Costs Opening of Parliament
Contains statistics
Yes