Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 July 2002. It was answered by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 July 2002 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

House of Commons Commission

Question: To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what costs were borne by the House in respect of the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what costs were borne by the House in respect of the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. [65256] Mr. Kirkwood: The costs for the lying in state of HM the Queen Mother will be shared between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The Commons share is estimated at £495,000. I understand that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have agreed to bear at least part of this cost, and discussions about payment are under way.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 65256; 388 c655W;388 c657W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Costs House of Commons Funerals Elizabeth, Queen, the Queen Mother
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk