HC Deb 07 July 1926 vol 197 c2072
37. Sir F. WISE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the cost of the residency for the Governor of Northern Ireland?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Ronald McNeill)

The cost of the residency for the Governor of Northern Ireland, including adaptations and furniture, is approximately £58,000.

Sir F. WISE

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether this is paid for by Northern Ireland or by the taxpayers of Great Britain?

Mr. McNEILL

There is an arrangement by which the cost of upkeep is borne by the Government of Northern Ireland.

Colonel DAY

Will the right hon. Gentleman say what is the cost borne by Northern Ireland?

Mr. McNEILL

I cannot say without notice.

Miss WILKINSON

Does the reply given to the hon. Member for Ilford mean that the whole of the £58,000 for furniture and alterations is, in fact, borne by the British taxpayer?

Mr. McNEILL

The taxpayers of Northern Ireland are British taxpayers.