§ 114. Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what was the total expenditure of Her Majesty's Government on improvements and repairs to the Palace of Westminster 26W in the years 1950 to 1964; how many desks have been made available to hon. Members; and what is the cost of future improvements to facilities for hon. Members planned before 15th October, 1964.
§ Mr. C. PannellDuring the 14 years from 1st April, 1950, to 31st March, 1964, the total expenditure was: new work and alterations—approximately £1,700,000. Maintenance and repairs—approximately £1,500,000.
Sixty-four Members' desks were made available in the Palace of Westminster between 1950 and 1964.
Future improvements planned before 15th October, 1964, are estimated to cost £300,000. They comprise the second and third stages of the scheme for providing extra accommodation in the roof space, which was started in 1963.
§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many new rooms have been created for hon. Members in the Palace of Westminster in the years 1950 to 1964.
§ Mr. C. PannellBetween 1950 and the end of 1964, nine large rooms came into use for Members' desks in the Palace of Westminster. Two of these were newly constructed in the Roof Space; the others were made available by re-allocation. These figures do not include the four rooms for Members in 6–7, Old Palace Yard and the 38 rooms for Members in No. 1 Bridge Street.