Written question asked by David Lock (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 1999. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Thursday, 29 April 1999 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question: To ask the President of the Council, what was the total cost to public funds of the afternoon sitting of the Special Standing Committee on the Immigration and Asylum Bill on 20th April. - Inc fact that it is not possible to identify the specific additional cost of running this committee to public funds because it is not the House's practice to analyse day to day running costs.

Answer: Mr. Lock: To ask the President of the Council what was the total cost to public funds of the afternoon sitting of the Special Standing Committee on the Immigration and Asylum Bill on 20 April. [82207] Mrs. Beckett: The additional costs incurred were mainly for catering staff overtime, and some minimal costs for committee staff and security. It is not possible to identify the specific additional cost of running this committee to public funds because it is not the House's practice to analyse day to day running costs.

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