§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what was the total amount of all expenses incurred by the first Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during his term of office ;
(2) what was the total amount of all expenses incurred by the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, the hon. Member for Guildford (Mr. David Howell), during his term of office.
§ Mr. Peter MillsExpenses incurred by Ministers in performing their official duties in the Northern Ireland Office form part of the administrative costs of the Department and of other Departments supplying services, which are provided by Vote of Parliament. It would not be possible to obtain the information requested without disproportionate cost.