§ 4. Mr. W. Bennettasked the Minister of Works by what method is the contractor engaged on the rebuilding and renovation of the Palace of Westminster being paid.
§ Mr. G. BrownSeveral main contractors have been employed on work during the last few years. Whenever possible they have received lump sum contracts based on bills of quantities. In all other substantial cases the contracts provide for schedules of prices to be applied to the work after measurement.
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§ 5. Mr. W. Bennettasked the Minister of Works what is the estimated final cost of rebuilding and renovating of the Palace of Westminster; and what is the total expenditure to date.
§ Mr. G. BrownThe cost of works begun since 1st January, 1945, or now contemplated, is estimated at about £3¾ million, of which nearly £2½ million has been spent. Approximately half the total expenditure is on account of the rebuilding of the Commons Chamber and the ancillary accommodation.