HL Deb 22 June 1999 vol 602 cc82-3WA
Lord Campbell of Croy

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is now the total estimated cost of procuring the site, preparing it, and constructing the proposed Scottish Parliament buildings at Holyrood; and what was the original estimate; and [HL2808]

When the proposed buildings for the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood are now expected to be completed and ready for occupation.[HL2809]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sewel)

Legal and financial responsibility for the new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood transferred from Scottish Office Ministers to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body on 1 June 1999. The noble Lord can obtain information on the Holyrood Project from the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament at the following address:

  • The Presiding Officer
  • The Scottish Parliament
  • Parliament Headquarters
  • Edinburgh
  • EH99 1SP