Lord-Lieutenants (Hansard, 17 July 1998)

§ Mr. Jim Murphy
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the cost to public funds of expenses for Lord-Lieutenants in Scotland in each of the last 10 years. [50259]

§ Mr. McLeish
Expenditure incurred by The Scottish Office on Lord-Lieutenants' expenses in each of the last 10 years is set out. Some local authorities also support lieutenancy activities. Information on any costs incurred is not available centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

£000

Year Amount¹

1988–89 9

1998–90 10

1990–91 10

1991–92 12

1992–93 13

1993–94 14

1994–95 25

1995–96 ²43

1996–97 27

1997–98 24

¹Figures rounded to the nearest £1,000

²Includes the cost of changes to lieutenancy boundaries resulting from local government reorganisation

§ Mr. Jim Murphy
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Lord-Lieutenants currently serve Scotland. [50260]

§ Mr. McLeish
The number of Lord-Lieutenants currently serving Scotland is 35.

£000
Year	Amount¹
1988–89	9
1998–90	10
1990–91	10
1991–92	12
1992–93	13
1993–94	14
1994–95	25
1995–96	²43
1996–97	27
1997–98	24
¹Figures rounded to the nearest £1,000
²Includes the cost of changes to lieutenancy boundaries resulting from local government reorganisation