§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Works if he will itemise the £875 needed for the supply of curtains, carpets, and Royal Standards for the Royal Palaces.
§ Lord John HopeThe details are:
£ 150 for the replacement of curtains and carpets. 500 for the provision of personal standards for H.M. the Queen and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh; H.M. the Queen Mother; and H.R.H. Princess Margaret. 225 for unforeseen requirements during 1962–63. 875
§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Works what proportion of the total wages of industrial staffs at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, is represented by the £48,850 payable by his Department.
§ Lord John HopeThe provision of £48,850 is intended to meet the whole cost of the industrial staff employed on the maintenance of furniture and equipment. If payments exceed £48,850, the Vote will contribute only this amount. If payments are less than this figure, the Vote will contribute the amount actually paid.