HC Deb 23 July 1968 vol 769 c92W
89. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the original estimate of the cost to public funds of the plans submitted to him for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon; and by what sum they were reduced and why.

Mr. George Thomas

Provisional calculations in the early stages of planning indicated that the cost of the Investiture would be well below £500,000. Subsequent detailed calculations showed that the correct estimate was £200,000.

90. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will give details of his proposed expenditure of £34,000 on public conveniences, barriers, temporary bridges, etc., at Caernarvon for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon; how many of these erections will be removed after the ceremony; and at what cost.

Mr. George Thomas

Of the £34,000 quoted, £29,000 represents expenditure by the Royal Borough of Caernarvon in providing temporary toilets, crush barriers, etc., and £5,000 represents the cost of erecting a temporary bridge. The cost of removing these after the ceremony is included in the estimate.

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