HC Deb 19 April 1978 vol 948 cc147-8W
17. Mr Tim Renton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what he expects to be the total cost of holding the referendum regarding the Scottish Assembly.

Mr. Harry Ewing

£880,000 is the best available estimate.

which the information is readily available are set out below.

In respect of electricity, gas, rail fares, bus fares, water rates and domestic rates, a meaningful average price cannot be provided, since the cost will vary with the quantity consumed of each good or service.