§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if his attention has been called to the unclean state of the windows of the Palace of Westminster; whether the cleaning of such windows is let out to contract; and, if so, the terms of the agreement, setting forth the periods when each set of windows are cleaned?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONThe answer to the first and second parts of the question is in the affirmative. The frequency of periodic cleaning is laid down in a lengthy schedule and varies according to the character and use made of the accommodation, but I may say that in the main windows are cleaned either once in six weeks or once in 12 weeks, regard being had to the Sittings of the Houses. If the hon. Member will indicate any particular windows which he has in mind, the First Commissioner of Works will consider if any additional cleaning is called for.