§ Lord Tebbitasked Her Majesty's Government:
What has been the cost to public funds of (a) the preparation of the Civil Partnership Bill: (b) the preparation of government amendments to the bill; and (c) briefing of Ministers in relation thereto. [HL4645]
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)The total cost to public funds of preparing for, and handling of, the Civil Partnership Bill is estimated to be approximately £1,088,000.
This includes the cross-government co-ordination led by the DTI's women and equality unit, and all associated legal costs since the Bill's introduction.