§ Lord Simon of Glaisdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who are the present occupants of the "new" (1856) wing of Somerset House, which is one of the proposed sites for a Supreme Court. [HL3750]
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§ The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)The New Wing, Somerset House, is currently occupied by staff of the Inland Revenue's head office.
§ Lord Simon of Glaisdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
Where it is proposed that the current occupants of the "new" (1856) wing of Somerset House will move to if it becomes the location of a new Supreme Court; and what will be the cost of such a move. [HL3751]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonIf New Wing becomes the location of the Supreme Court, provision would need to be made for the current occupants. Possible solutions and associated costs will need to be agreed with the Inland Revenue as part of the Green Book assessment.
§ Lord Simon of Glaisdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
What would be the cost of adapting the "new" (1856) wing of Somerset House for the purposes of a Supreme Court. [HL3752]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonIf the New Wing is selected, the cost of adapting the New Wing will be dependent on the final internal design option. The total cost, including an assessment of value for money and affordability, will form part of the final building decision.
§ Lord Simon of Glaisdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
What catering facilities will be included for:
in a Supreme Court if it is located in Somerset House. [HL3753]
- (a) Justices;
- (b) staff;
- (c) advocates; and
- (d) the public
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe Statement of Requirements provides space for catering facilities. Further design work is currently underway and it is our intention that there should be access to catering facilities for each of these groups.
§ Lord Simon of Glaisdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
What library facilities would be provided in a Supreme Court if it is located in Somerset House; and at what cost. [HL3754]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe Statement of Requirements provides space for library facilities. The internal design of the New Wing would include library facilities that meet the needs of the Justices and court users. The estimated cost of setting up the library and providing materials for it, would be in the region of £350,000, excluding the value of materials donated from existing library resources.