§ Mr. George Gardinerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what expenditure has been incurred since 22nd February 1977 on converting the Royal High School in Edinburgh for use by a Scottish Assembly; and whether it is intended that this work should continue.
§ Mr. Harry EwingIt is not possible to identify separately expenditure incurred since 22nd February. Expenditure to date amounts to £878,000—£650,000 purchase price and £228,000 to the contractor for work done since 10th September 1976. As regards the continuation228W of the work, I have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, South (Mr. Sproat) on 1st March 1977.—[Vol. 927, c. 137.]