HC Deb 23 February 1960 vol 618 cc172-3
13. Mrs. White

asked the Minister of Works which items relating to expenditure in that part of the Palace of Westminster occupied by the Commons are borne on the Vote of his Department.

Lord John Hope

As the list of these items is long. I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mrs. White

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think that the time has now come when all these items ought to be put together on a House of Commons Vote, to be dealt with as such, in the same way as another place has its own Vote?

Lord John Hope

I think it works very well as it is.

Hon. Members

Oh.

Following is the list:

  1. 1. Building and engineering work in connection with the repair and maintenance of the fabric and alterations and additions to it.
  2. 2. Provision, maintenance and operation of engineering plant and equipment, and of electricity, gas and water services.
  3. 3. Provision and maintenance of all furniture, furnishings and fittings.
  4. 4. Cleaning of the Chamber, lobbies, entrances, waiting halls, corridors and lavatories.
  5. 5. Care of works of art, and the occasional provision of additional ones.

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