§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much has been(a) expended, and (b) allocated for (i) furnishings and (ii) decoration in No. 10, Downing street in 1988–89.
§ Mr. ChopeThis is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister.
The information is not available in the precise form requested. As regards the allocation of expenditure in 1988–89, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 29 July 1988, Official Report, column 628. Actual expenditure to date in 1988–89 on furnishings and decorations in 10, Downing street, including the restoration and refurbishment of the state rooms is £213,318.