HC Deb 15 November 1976 vol 919 cc349-50W
39. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give an up-to-date estimate of the capital and running costs of the proposed Scottish Assembly which takes account of inflation and policy changes since the publication of the White Paper on Devolution.

Mr. Harry Ewing

I would ask the hon. Member to await the Explanatory and Financial Memorandum to the Devolution Bill which will be published shortly.

Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the latest esti- mate of the total net cost which will fall on the taxpayers consequent upon the setting up of a Scottish Assembly.

Mr. Millan

I have nothing to add to the reply given today to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Cathcart (Mr. Taylor).

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