§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what options were considered in selecting the furniture for the official accommodation. [30232]
§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will provide a breakdown of the costs of the refurbishment of the Lord Chancellor's rooms in the Palace of Westminster. [30460]
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department (1) what is his policy in respect of the use of the Official Secrets Act 1911 to cover contracts for refurbishment work; [30296]
(2) how many contractors undertaking work on the Lord Chancellor's accommodation have been required to sign a contract which refers to the Official Secrets Act and for what purpose; and when this policy was begun; [30297]
(3) what were the specifications for (a) the bed, (b) the dining table, (c) the curtains and (d) the carpets ordered for the Lord Chancellor's accommodation in the Palace of Westminster. [30301]
§ Mr. HoonAll questions affecting the building and internal decoration of the House of Lords are matters for the authorities of the House of Lords, in particular the House of Lords' Offices Committee and its sub-committees on Administration and Works and on Finance and Staff. I refer the right hon. and hon. Members to the answer given in the Other Place by The Noble Lord, Lord Boston of Faversham on 17 February 1998,Official Report, House of Lords, column 23.
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