§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister what was the total cost to public funds of all his offices, duties, accommodation and expenses in 1993–94.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 18 April 1994]: The No. 10 budget includes the running costs of 10 Downing street and the costs associated with Chequers. A final outturn for 1993–94 is not yet available, but is likely to be some £9.2 million.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister if he will provide the final figure for 1993–94 for(a) the cost of maintaining and running No. 10 Downing street and additional costs at Chequers, (b) the grant-in-aid to the Chequers Trust and (c) the costs on a consistent basis expressed at 1984–85 prices.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 18 April 1994]: Final figures for 1993–94 are not yet available. The estimated outturn for the cost of 10 Downing street and Chequers borne on the vote of the Cabinet Office, OPSS, is as follows:
1993–94 £ million Cash 1984–85 prices Number 10 capital and running costs of Chequers 8.9 5.5 Grant-in-aid to Chequers Trust 0.3 0.2 TOTAL 9.2 5.7