Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 3 September 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 1998. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will list the sums expended by Her Majesty's Government in respect of (a) the RUC, (b) the Army, (c) the RAF and (d) the other public bodies in respect of the recent visit by President Clinton. - Figures given.

Answer: Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will list the sums expended by Her Majesty's Government in respect of (a) the RUC, (b) the Army, (c) the RAF and (d) the other public bodies in respect of the recent visit by President Clinton. [55496] Mr. Paul Murphy: The sums expended in relation to the visit of President Clinton were (a) RUC £1,300,000, (b) Army and RAF approximately £78,000 and (c) approximately £195,000 by other public bodies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 317 c1146W; 55496
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Expenditure Heads of state Northern Ireland State visits Clinton, Bill