§ Mr. Fairbairnasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why it is necessary to gut and reconstruct the lavatory in the mid Lobby of the House of Commons; and what is the cost of gutting and reconstructing.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThis lavatory is being reconstructed to provide a ladies' lavatory, in addition to the gentlemen's lavatory. There are at present no suitable lavatories available to lady Members, staff or public on this part of the Principal Floor, other than those by the west end of St. Stephen's Hall and at the far end of the Chamber. The current estimate of cost is approximately £6,000.