HC Deb 17 May 1954 vol 527 cc105-6W
Mr. Balfour

asked the Minister of Works the total cost of refitting and decorating the residential accommodation within the Palace of Westminster for occupation by the Secretary to the Lord Great Chamberlain.

Date Short Term (6 weeks or under) Long Term (Over 6 weeks) Total
Number of vessels Gross tons Number of vessels Gross tons Number of vessels Gross tons
29th April, 1954 … … 13 37,293 1 821 14 38,114
30th April, 1953 … … 9 47,649 5 17,303 14 64,952
24th April, 1952 … … 10 38,482 9 29,490 19 67,972
26th April, 1951 … … 15 63,275 2 3,582 17 66,857

Mr. Bevins

About £3,500, of which about £2,500 was for repairing war damage and consequent redecoration and for the renewal of electric wiring and heating pipes which was due to be carried out irrespective of the change of resident.