HC Deb 26 November 1968 vol 774 cc78-9W
Mr. Donnelly

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of official residences occupied by Ministers of the Crown prior to October, 1964, and now, and the cost to public funds in each case.

Mr. Mellish

Yes. Following is the information:

RESIDENCES OCCUPIED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE OCTOBER, 1964
Residence Occupant Approximate annual cost to public funds£
10 Downing Street … Prime Minister … … … 1,750
11 Downing Street … Chancellor of the Exchequer … … … 1,950
1 Carlton Gardens … Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs … … … 1,740
2 Carlton Gardens … Lord Chancellor … … … 1,300
RESIDENCES OCCUPIED AT PRESENT
Residence Occupant Approximate annual cost to public funds£
10 Downing Street … Prime Minister 2,200
11 Downing Street … Chancellor of the Exchequer 2,400
1 Carlton Gardens … Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2,150
Admiralty House … Secretary of State for Defence 1,800
Admiralty House … Minister without Portfolio 1,300
2 Carlton Gardens is at present vacant.
The Lord Chancellor now occupies a flat in the Palace of Westminster.

Increases in annual costs since 1964 are due mainly to higher contributions in lieu of rates.