Written question asked by John Home Robertson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What costs were incurred by his Department in respect of events associated with the return of the Stone of Destiny to Scotland.

Answer: Mr. Home Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what costs were incurred by his Department in respect of events associated with the return of the Stone of Destiny to Scotland. [7714] Mr. Soames: The return of the Stone of Destiny to Scotland was an accepted task under state ceremonial and routine public duties, the costs of which were absorbed within existing budgets. Additional costs relating to the ceremony on 30 November will be met by the Scottish Office.

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