HL Deb 06 November 2000 vol 618 cc123-4WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much the Government of the Irish Republic is paying for the use of offices in Windsor House, Belfast. [HL4340]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Irish Government contributes on a fair and equitable basis the rental, rates, service, electricity and other relevant charges in respect of accommodation occupied by the British-Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat in Windsor House. These contributions since the premises were occupied in December 1998 are as follows:

  • 1998–99: £15,627
  • 1999–2000: £101,243
  • 2000–01: £86,299 to date