§ 37. Sir F. WISEasked 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. WISEWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether this is paid for by Northern Ireland or by the taxpayers of Great Britain?
§ Mr. McNEILLThere is an arrangement by which the cost of upkeep is borne by the Government of Northern Ireland.
§ Colonel DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman say what is the cost borne by Northern Ireland?
§ Mr. McNEILLI cannot say without notice.
§ Miss WILKINSONDoes 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. McNEILLThe taxpayers of Northern Ireland are British taxpayers.