§ Mr. Harrisonasked the Lord Privy Seal what details or information is recorded on the number of faulty calls arising from the alteration of the new telephone system within the Palace of Westminster.
§ Mr. BiffenAll faults reported by users of the Palace of Westminster telephone system are logged and analysed. The communications staff use this information to guide them towards any part of the telephone system which might require special investigation.
§ Mr. Harrisonasked the Lord Privy Seal what was the overall cost on an annual basis of telephone alterations within the Palace of Westminster for the years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985, respectively.
§ Mr. BiffenThe cost of telephone alterations within the Palace of Westminster for the years 1979–85 are as follows:
£ 1979 32,000 1980 42,825 1981 17,407 1982 32,013 1983 24,637 1984 103,090 1985* 984,016 * To 30 November 1985. Notes
(1) The 1984 figure includes the cost of relocation of the Members' Message Bureau.
(2) The 1985 figure includes the cost of provision of the new Palace of Westminster telephone exchange.