§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost, or the estimated cost, of adapting the Senate Chamber at Stormont as a provisional meeting place for the Assembly.
§ Mr. David HowellNo adaptations have been made to the Senate Chamber at Stormont as a provisional meeting place for the Assembly. The approximate estimated cost of adapting the chamber, should this be required, using existing and supplementary bench seating, is between £1,500 and £2,000.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the eventual total cost of the preparation of the Central Hall at Stormont for the first meeting of the Assembly.
§ Mr. David HowellThe eventual total cost, including chairs and other furnishings and fittings and labour, of preparing the Central Hall at Stormont for the first meeting of the Assembly was £7,428. This figure also includes the cost of reinstatement of the Central Hall. Arrangements are being made for future use of the chairs and other fittings. The cost should not, therefore, be regarded as attributable only to the preparation of the hall for the first meeting of the Assembly.