HC Deb 17 July 1998 vol 316 cc331-2W
Mr. Jim Murphy

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the cost to public funds of expenses for Lord-Lieutenants in England in each of the last 10 years. [50261]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

I have been asked to reply.

Expenditure incurred by the Home Office and the Department of Trade and Industry1 on Lord-Lieutenants' expenses in each of the last ten years is as follows:

£
Year Amount2
1988–89 190,000
1989–90 225,000
1990–91 253,000
1991–92 305,000
1992–93 372,000
1993–94 479,000
1994–95 572,000
1995–96 736,000
1996–97 672,000
1997–98 784,000
1The Department of Trade and Industry pays expenses incurred by Lord-Lieutenants in the presentation of the Queen's Awards for Industry
2Figures rounded to the nearest £1000

Some local authorities in England also support lieutenancy activities. Information on any costs incurred is not available centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

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