HC Deb 08 November 2000 vol 356 cc273-4W
Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the increased costs to the Civil Service arising from devolution in Scotland and Wales. [136977]

Mr. Andrew Smith

The costs arising from devolution in Scotland and Wales are the responsibility of the devolved administrations. They are expected to meet all the costs associated with devolution form within their existing budgets.