HC Deb 17 January 1980 vol 976 c862W
Mr. Colvin

asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the cost to the United Kingdom of keeping Rudolph Hess in Spandau prison.

Sir Ian Gilmour

The only direct cost to the United Kingdom in connection with keeping Rudolf Hess in Spandau Prison is the salary and allowances of the chief British warder, which are currently £9,953 per year.

Mr. Colvin

asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the total cost, to the three Western Powers, of keeping Rudolph Hess in Spandau prison.

Sir Ian Gilmour

I have given details of the cost to the United Kingdom of keeping Rudolf Hess in Spandau prison in reply to another question by my hon. Friend. I have no details of the cost incurred by France or the United States.