§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the total cost of maintaining United Kingdom consulates in 1993–94; what are the projections for(a) 1994–95 and (b) 1995–96; and if he will make a statement. [14268]
§ Mr. GoodladDetails of the actual and projected costs of maintaining United Kingdom consulates are provided in the following list:
Year Cost £ million 1993–94: 50.1 1994–95: 51.6 1995–96: 53.4 The figures include the costs of consulates-general and one vice-consulate. Further information can be found in the FCO's 1995 departmental report, a copy of which is placed in the Library of the House.