§ Dr. HendronTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if the cost of the refurbishment of the Stormont buildings will be met by an increased allocation of funds; [1602]
(2) what is the estimated cost of the refurbishment of Stormont buildings following the fire; [1601]
(3) what proportion of the money for the refurbishment of Stormont buildings will be taken from existing departmental budgets. [1603]
§ Mr. MossThe estimated cost of refurbishing Parliament Buildings is £20 million. This figure provides for the comprehensive refurbishment of the entire building and includes provision of approximately £1.5 million-£2 million for the restoration of the fire damaged Commons Chamber.
The total cost of the project is being met from existing departmental budgets; no additional allocation of funds has been made.