§ Lord Hanningfieldasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the likely cost of the United Kingdom's presidency of the G8; and how that cost is broken down between (a) security; (b) travel; (c) entertainment; and (d) accommodation. [HL1366]
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)The working estimate of the organisational cost of the G8 Gleneagles summit is £8.9 million. This figure excludes the cost of the security operation. The Treasury and Scottish Executive will assess what these additional costs will total, but it is unlikely that an accurate estimate will be available until much nearer, or soon after, the event.
With regard to the organisational cost, it is not possible to publish how this is broken down as detailed contract negotiations continue which remain commercially confidential. However, the figure covers the cost of the summit itself, including travel, entertainment, catering, venue etc. It also includes the cost of providing facilities for the media as well as technical management of the Gleneagles Hotel site.
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§ Lord Hanningfieldasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the projected costs of the G8 summit, to be held at Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, in July; and how those costs are broken down. [HL1368]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe working estimate of the organisational cost of the G8 Gleneagles summit is £8.9 million. It is not possible to publish a breakdown of this figure as detailed contract negotiations continue which remain commercially confidential. However, the figure includes the cost of providing facilities for the media as well as technical management of the Gleneagles Hotel site. It also covers the cost of the summit itself, including venue, transport, interpretation, etc.
This figure excludes the cost of the security operation. The Treasury and Scottish Executive will assess what these additional costs will total, but it is unlikely that an accurate estimate will be available until much nearer, or soon after, the event.