§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what the total cost has been of holding referendums in the UK since 1997. [172045]
§ Mr. LeslieThe total estimated cost of holding referendums in the UK since 1997, excluding Mayoral Referendums, is £9,600,000. The breakdown of costs is:
- 1997 Welsh Assembly Referendum £2,300,000.
- 1997 Scottish Parliament Referendum £4,350,000.
- 1998 Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement Referendum £1,450,000.
- 1998 Greater London Authority Referendum £1,500,000.
30 Mayoral Referendums have also been held under the Local Government Act 2000. The figures for the cost of these referendums are not held centrally and have therefore not been included in the total.