Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost will be to the public purse of holding the elections to the European Parliament.

The Government has made it clear the UK intends to leave the EU with a deal and not take part in the European Parliamentary Elections (EPE) in May, however, all the necessary preparations will be made for the election to take place on 23 May.

As is normal practice the relevant Charges Order sets out further action, however the full cost of the election would not be known until after the poll, should it take place, once all expenses claims have been received and settled and invoices paid.