§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the cost to his Department for the upkeep and maintenance of the palace of Holyrood house in each of the last three financial years. [14811]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. Friend is responsible for the cost of the upkeep and maintenance of the fabric of the palace, for security and for the costs of utilities such as fuel and telephones. All other costs are met by the royal household.
The information for the last three financial years is:
Programme expenditure Historic Scotland employee costs Total £ 1992–93 696,600 338,530 1,035,130 1993–94 693,215 337,852 1,031,067 1994–95 809,153 345,124 1,154,277 These costs include all expenditure directly attributable to the palace but not professional and central administration.