Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the New York Consul General moved into the new residence; what the total capital cost of this residence, including all fixtures, fittings and furnishings, professional and other fees, moving and relocation costs was; and what the residence's (a) open market and (b) existing use (i) value and (ii) annual resource cost are. - Inc no figures. (Holding answer 11 November 2003).

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the New York Consul General moved into the new residence; what the total capital cost of this residence, including all fixtures, fittings and furnishings, professional and other fees, moving and relocation costs was; and what the residence's (a) open market and (b) existing use (i) value and (ii) annual resource cost are. [138140] Mr. Rammell: [holding answer 11 November 2003]: The Consul General in New York moved into the new residence in August 2002. We cannot divulge further details of costs because these are commercially sensitive.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138140; 413 c1059W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Costs Diplomatic service Location Official residences Valuation USA
Contains statistics: Yes
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