How much does it cost to run the Scottish Parliament?
For the financial year ending on 31 March 2010, the total revenue expenditure of the Scottish Parliament was 72.7 million. This figure is made up of: • administration and property running costs for the Parliament of 19.5 million • parliamentary staff salaries of 23.8 million • MSP salaries of 10.6 million • Members’ costs (which enable the MSPs to obtain staff and accommodation to help them carry out their parliamentary duties) of 11.2 million. • funding for the salaries and running costs of the Commissioners and Ombudsman of 7.6 million.
