Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2004. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2004 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what the cost was to public funds of setting up devolved government in Scotland, excluding the cost of building the new parliament building in Edinburgh. - Inc fact that ti is not possible to determine the costs.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the cost was to public funds of setting up devolved government in Scotland, excluding the cost of building the new parliament building in Edinburgh. [154396] Mrs. McGuire: It is not possible to determine the costs of setting up devolved government in Scotland. Any costs since 1 July 1999 are a matter for the Scottish Executive. There has been no increase in the Scottish block to meet additional costs of devolution.

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