Written questions

House of Lords: Costs

Lords · Question HL8557 · Tabled 17 Jun 2025 · The Senior Deputy Speaker · Official record

Answered 26 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what is the annual cost of the House of Lords, including all expenses related to Members, staff and the running and maintenance of all associated parliamentary buildings.

Answer

Answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble, 26 Jun 2025

The most recent audited costs of the House of Lords are the 2023-24 financial year. In that year the costs of the House of Lords excluding non-cash items was £143,814,000. This cost includes costs directly relating to the Members Finance Scheme (including...