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Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour) on Friday, 12 December 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the cost of the proposed Scottish Parliament will be met exclusively from the Scottish block grant; and if he will make a statement on the availability of extra funds for this purpose from the Treasury.
Answer

Dr. Fox: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the cost of the proposed Scottish Parliament will be met exclusively from the Scottish block grant; and if he will make a statement on the availability of extra funds for this purpose from the Treasury. [18222] Mr. Darling: The costs of the proposed Scottish Parliament will be met exclusively from the Scottish block grant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18222; 302 c707W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Devolution Finance Scotland Scottish Parliament