HC Deb 06 November 2000 vol 356 cc64-5W
Mr. Tyrie

To ask the President of the Council what the total budget is for the House of Lords Appointments Commission in the current financial year. [136038]

Mrs. Beckett

I understand that the Commission has provisionally estimated its budget for the current financial year at £250,000. The Commission will be taking into account the need for any changes in the light of experience and feedback it receives from the public and others.