Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 1 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 February 1999. It was answered by Donald Dewar (Labour) on Monday, 15 February 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what is the projected capital cost for the Scottish Parliament Building of (a) furniture, (b) catering facilities, (c) exterior decoration and (d) interior decoration; what is the total estimated cost of the building; and how many (i) MSPs, (ii) Parliamentary staff and (iii) ancillary staff will be accommodated in the new building. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 8 February 1999).

Answer: Mr. Salmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the projected capital cost for the Scottish Parliament Building of (a) furniture, (b) catering facilities, (c) exterior decoration and (d) interior decoration; what is the total estimated cost of the building; and how many (i) MSPs, (ii) Parliamentary staff and (iii) ancillary staff will be accommodated in the new building. [69102] Mr. Dewar: [holding answer 8 February 1999]: The budget for the construction of the new Parliament building at Holyrood continues to be estimated at £50 million excluding fees and VAT. The cost of interior and exterior decoration is included in this figure, as is the provision of catering facilities and kitchen accommodation. The cost of furniture cannot be calculated until the final designs are completed. The building will accommodate 129 MSPs and around 300 Parliamentary staff. The number of ancillary staff will depend on the terms of any contracts which are in place when the Parliament moves to Holyrood.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 325 c462W;325 c464W; 69102
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Costs Buildings Catering Furniture Staff Materials Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament Building
Contains statistics: Yes