how much did the scottish independence referendum cost
Scottish independence referendum, 2014 According to the Scottish government's consultation paper published on 25 February 2010, the cost of the referendum was "likely to be around £9.5 million", mostly spent on running the poll and the count. Costs would also include the posting of one neutral information leaflet about the referendum to every Scottish household, and one free mailshot to every household or voter in the poll for the designated campaign organisations.[16] In April 2013, the projected cost of the referendum was £13.3 million;[50] the final administrative cost was £15.85 million.[51]