Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What is his estimate of the total cost for himself and other departmental ministers for each year since 1991-92, including the current year of (a) overseas travel and accommodation expenses of ministers and their advisers, (b) car and chauffeuring costs of ministers, (c) ministerial security costs and (d) domestic travel and accommodation expenses of ministers. - Disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the total cost for himself and other departmental Ministers for each year since 1991-92, including the current year of (a) overseas travel and accommodation expenses of Ministers and their advisers, (b) car and chauffeuring expenses of Ministers, (c) ministerial security costs and (d) domestic travel and accommodation expenses of Ministers. [6414] Mr. Michael Forsyth: Information on expenditure in the format requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 6414; 269 c391W;269 c389-90W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Costs Expenditure Government departments Protection Ministers Travel Security Domestic visits Scottish Office Visits abroad Official cars
Contains statistics: Yes