HC Deb 28 November 1980 vol 994 cc191-2W
Mr. Watson

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the current cost in wages, salaries and necessary services of keeping the House of Commons in session for each extra hour after midnight.

Mr. Arthur Bottomley

I have been asked to reply.

This is a matter for the House of Commons Commission. I refer the hon. Member to the replies given to the hon. Members for Bedford (Mr. Skeet) and Stretford (Mr. Churchill), respectively, on 15 and 24 July 1980.

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