§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the President of the Council what the total provision was for the additional cost allowance for hon. Members for the year 1999–2000; and what actual expenditure was during that year. [134573]
§ Mrs. BeckettThe total provision for the additional cost allowance for hon. Members for the year 1999–2000 was £8,272,000.
The actual expenditure during 1999–2000 was £7,740,000.