§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Prime Minister what refurbishment and repair work is planned for No. 10 Downing street in(a) 2002–03 and (b) 2003–04; what the estimated cost is; and if he will make a statement. [66882]
§ The Prime MinisterAs my official spokesman has made clear, routine maintenance to the grade I listed building will be taking place and the precise costings have not yet been completed. Work will be carried out in numbers 10, 11 and 12. Invoices for the work will be paid in the normal way.