Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: When he expects to have finalised the collation of all of the costs involved in relation to the return of the Stone of Destiny; if he will send details of the costs to all honourable Members representing Scottish constituencies; and under which budget heads the cost will be covered. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 13 January 1997).

Answer: Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to have finalised the collation of all of the costs involved in relation to the return of the Stone of Destiny; if he will send details of the costs to all hon. Members representing Scottish constituencies; and under which budget heads the costs will be covered. [10660] Mr. Forsyth: [holding answer 13 January 1997]: The Scottish Office has already indicated that the costs incurred were expected to be in excess of £50,000. The cost of the ceremonies marking the return amounts to £34,434.15. In addition, the Scottish Office will meet £27,708.50 incurred by the armed services. All of these costs will be met, as planned, from the Scottish Office administration budget.

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