Will the First Minister confirm how many offices the Welsh Government maintains as representative bases for promoting its priorities outside of Wales, noting:(i) the annual running costs for these offices over the last 3 years; and(ii) the projected running costs for this financial year?
Welsh Government has 15 representations located in 7 countries; Belgium, China, Ireland, India, Japan, United Arab Emirates and the United States,
Information on the running costs of Welsh Government's overseas estate for the financial years 2013/14 and 2014/15 are detailed in the annual State of the Estate report which is published in November each year. Recorded/Reported costs for 2015/16 are £493,303. Final 2015/16 spend will be reported in the State of the Estate Report to be published in November 2016.
Estimated Projected running costs for 2016/17 are £436,303
Annual running costs include:
Leased land and building
Estate Management
Fixtures and Fittings
Minor works
Office Cleaning