HC Deb 24 March 1995 vol 257 cc371-2W
Mrs. Roche

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total cost of the victims helpline to 8 March. [15167]

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given.

Letter from Derek Lewis to Mrs. Barbara Roche, dated 24 March 1995: The Home Secretary has asked me to reply to your recent Question about the cost of the Victim Helpline up to 8 March. The total costs are estimated to be in the region of £19,000. This includes start up costs of £8,400, and running costs of £10,600.