§ Sir Nicholas FairbairnTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what was the cost of converting No. 7 Millbank into offices for hon. Members; and who was responsible for its design and arrangements.
§ Mr. Ray PowellAccommodation in No. 7 Millbank was first acquired by the Secretary of State for the Environment for use by the House to replace St. Stephen's house which is to be demolished as part of the works associated with the Jubilee line extension. Further space was then acquired to help meet the shortfall in accommodation for Members and their staff. The estimated net cost of the conversion work is £6.3 million.
The design and arrangements were developed by the contractors together with the Parliamentary Works Directorate, and were approved by the Accommodation and Works Committee.