§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Prime Minister what was the total cost to the Government of the state opening of Parliament. [2807]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 7 November 1996]: Some £40,000 has been set aside between the two Houses for the state opening of Parliament and £1,600 has been allocated for the printing of the Queen's Speech. This does not include any additional cost of police and military staff who took part in the ceremony, which are not separately costed.