§ 96. Mr. Grimondasked the Minister of Works the total amount spent on the Palace of Westminster since the end of the war; and how much of this was incurred for work other than that in connection with the building of the new House of Commons.
§ Mr. EcclesBetween 1st April, 1945, and 31st December, 1951, £2,944,175 was spent on new works, maintenance and repairs, and operation of plant, in the Palace of Westminster; £1,122,410 was on work other than the rebuilding of the Commons Chamber, and of this figure £826,785 was spent on maintenance, including the restoration of stone work.