HC Deb 20 March 1979 vol 964 cc561-2W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the actual or estimated total cost to the British Treasury of all costs connected with the forthcoming elections to the European Assembly.

Mr. Joel Barnett

It is estimated that the total direct costs connected with the forthcoming elections to the European Assembly, to be met from the Consolidated Fund, will be of the order of £11 million.