Written question asked by Ian Bruce (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 1999. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, What is his estimate of the additional costs involved in moving from the temporary National Assembly building to the Assembly's permanent location. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Ian Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the additional costs involved in moving from the temporary National Assembly building to the Assembly's permanent location. [78072] Mr. Michael: The Explanatory and Financial Memorandum of the Government of Wales Bill stated that the estimated capital costs of establishing the National Assembly would be £17 million. The costs of the temporary accommodation in Crickhowell House and the construction of the new Assembly building were included in this estimate. It is too early to estimate the costs of transferring some functions of the Assembly from Crickhowell House into the new building.

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