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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 1997. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 1997 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
What estimate he has made of the cost to public funds of the two referendums provided by the Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Bill.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Prime Minister what estimate he has made of the cost to public funds of the two referendums provided by the Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Bill. [1636] The Prime Minister: The estimated cost of the referendums will be up to £8 million, of which £5 million will be for Scotland, and up to £3 million for Wales.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1636; 295 c213W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Costs Devolution Referendums