§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what was the total cost of purchasing and decorating the Christmas tree located in New Palace Yard together with the total cost of installing the tree, including the cost of crane hire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ray PowellThe Christmas tree in New Palace Yard has been presented to the House by the Forestry Commission. The cost of its installation and decoration, including labour and crane hire, was £800.