§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what his estimate is of the cost of his Department's responsibilities for the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. [32047]
§ Mr. WillsThe estimated costs incurred since my Department assumed responsibility in connection with the Crown Dependencies on 8 June 2001 are as follows:
£ Staff costs, including legal advice 240,428 Visits by Ministers and senior officials 5,985 Other (non-pay) running costs 213,369 Total costs 459,782