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Written question asked by Colin Pickthall (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 November 2000. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is his estimate of the increased costs to the Civil Service arising from devolution in Scotland and Wales.
Answer

Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the increased costs to the Civil Service arising from devolution in Scotland and Wales. [136977] Mr. Andrew Smith: The costs arising from devolution in Scotland and Wales are the responsibility of the devolved administrations. They are expected to meet all the costs associated with devolution form within their existing budgets.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
356 c273-4W; 136977
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Costs Devolution Civil service Scotland Wales
Link
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