HL Deb 23 January 1979 vol 397 cc1385-6WA
Lord NEWALL

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will update the Answer given to the Lord Cullen of Ashbourne (24th April 1978) on the cost of the Houses of Parliament.

Lord PEART

The latest information is given in the following table:—

HOUSE OF LORDS 1978–79 Supply Estimates £m.
House of Lords Vote 2.9
Services provided by Department of the Environment* 1.8
Services provided by HMSO 1.6
Contribution in lieu of Rates 0.1
6.4
HOUSE OF COMMONS
House of Commons Vote 17.6
Services provided by Department of the Environment 3.6
Services provided by HMSO 7.6
Contribution in lieu of Rates 0.4
29.2
*Estimate.