§ Mr. GorrieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the cost of the Scottish Office operation at Dover house in each of the last three years. [10172]
§ Mr. DewarThe cost of the Scottish Office operation at Dover house in each of the last three years was £1,925,000, £1,745,000 and £1,740,000 in 1994–95, 1995–96 and 1996–97 respectively. These figures do not include the costs of Ministers or of staff who are based in Edinburgh but who travel to Dover house for part of the working week while Parliament is in session.