Written question asked by Viscount Tenby (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 June 2003. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Thursday, 19 June 2003.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

What is the annual cost of maintaining the European Parliament, the House of Commons and House of Lords, including: (a) salaries,pensions, travelling allowances, secretarial expenses for Members; (b) salaries, allowances and pensions, and other costs of supporting staff; (c) accommodation, including rent, operating costs and security; and (d) all other administrative costs such as stationery, office equipment, publications, payments to parliamentary bodies and other relevant outgoings; and what is the per capita cost per Member of (a) the European Parliament; (b) the House of Commons; and (c) the House of Lords for 2002-03 and the previous four years; and what was the number of sitting days of (a) the European Parliament; (b) the House of Commons; and (c) the House of Lords for 2002-03 and the previous four years. [HL 3228;HL 3229;HL 3230]. - Inc tables.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

649 c145-6WA; HL 3228;HL 3229;HL 3230

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Administration Costs Allowances Buildings House of Lords Expenditure European Parliament European Parliament members Equipment Pay Pensions Publications Members Staff Peers Offices Travel Security Rents Times of sittings Stationery Per capita costs Operating costs Secretarial staff

Contains statistics

Yes