HC Deb 08 July 1999 vol 334 c621W
Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate the running costs of the Secretary of State's Office for 1999–2000. [89857]

Dr. Reid

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Eastwood (Mr. Murphy) on 11 June 1999,Official Report, columns 412–13, about amending running costs provision for 1999–2000. The current provision was based on estimates made in January 1999. I have since been reviewing the role and functions of my Department after 1 July and I will make a further statement in due course.