§ 17. Mr. TyrieTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much has been spent in total to refurbish official residences and offices of members of the Cabinet since 1 May. [35819]
§ Mr. KilfoyleMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is not responsible for expenditure on all Government Ministers' residences and offices. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister made clear, on 9 February, the cost of maintaining and refurbishing Ministerial residences for 1997–98 which is estimated at £1.1 million. Information on the cost of refurbishing departmental offices of Cabinet Ministers is not held centrally.