Lord Campbell of Croyasked Her Majesty's Government:
To what extent United Kingdom taxpayers will be expected to pay for the difference between the original estimate and the total final cost of the proposed new Scottish Parliament buildings at Holyrood, Edinburgh, including site preparations and fees. [HL1309]
§ Baroness Ramsay of CartvaleThe costs of the Scottish Parliament buildings will be met from the Scottish Assigned Budget, the rules for the determination of which were published in the Statement of Funding Policy published by HM Treasury on 31 March 1999.
§ Lord Pattenasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they propose to take in relation to the cost overruns for the new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh. [HL1350]
§ Baroness Ramsay of CartvaleFunding of the new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood is a matter for the Scottish Parliament.