HL Deb 09 March 2000 vol 610 c160WA
Lord Campbell of Croy

asked 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 Cartvale

The 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 Patten

asked 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 Cartvale

Funding of the new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood is a matter for the Scottish Parliament.