§ Mr. Ronald Bellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why the Norman Shaw North Building was considered to be ready for occupation in January 1975 when a year's building work lay ahead and the work of hon. Members has been constantly interrupted.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe phased occupation of the Members' and secretaries' offices, which were urgently required in view of the severe pressures on Members' existing accommodation at the time, was undertaken before the completion of all the ancillary services, in agreement with the Services Committee and the House300W authorities. A number of unavoidable factors, including difficulties in the supply of materials, has delayed completion of the rehabilitation services which is now expected by mid-March 1976.
§ Mr. Ronald Bellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the noise of power tools of various kinds which has continued for 11 months on the north side of the Norman Shaw North Building will end.
§ Mr. ArmstrongIn mid-March 1976.
§ Mr. Ronald Bellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether any part of the cost of the television studio being constructed on the north side of the Norman Shaw Building falls on public funds.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe cost of constructing and furnishing the television studio for parliamentary use will be met from public funds. Specialist television equipment, however, will be installed and maintained at the broadcasting authorities' expense.