Written question asked by Viscount Tenby (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 July 2000. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 July 2000.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

What is the annual cost of maintaining the European parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, including: (a) salaries, pensions, travelling allowances, secretarial expenses and other expenses for Members; (b) salaries, allowances and pensions and other costs of support 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 whether they will indicate the per capita cost per Member as well as the average number of sitting days for each institution for 1999-2000 and the previous four years. [HL 2995]. - Includes table and ref to 604 c129-30WA.