Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Friday, 3 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 1999. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is the estimated cost of (a) installing and operating for one quarter the additional telephone lines and 0845 number and (b) printing by the Police Federation in connection with its campaign against the Patten Commission. - (Holding answer 15 December 1999).

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost of (a) installing and operating for one quarter the additional telephone lines and 0845 number and (b) printing by the Police Federation in connection with its campaign against the Patten Commission. [101762] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 15 December 1999]: I am advised that the estimated total cost of the 0845-telephone number, which has now been discontinued, was £1,947. There were no additional telephone lines installed. I am also advised that the printing costs in connection with Patten Commission issues cannot be readily disaggregated from overall Federation printing costs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 341 c411-2W; 101762
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Costs Campaigns Finance Publishing Telephone services Royal Ulster Constabulary Operating costs Police Federation for Northern Ireland