HC Deb 15 May 1962 vol 659 cc119-20W
Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Works if he will detail the expenditure of £4,000 on the re-occupation services in Apartment 30A of St. James's Palace.

Lord John Hope

The details are:

£
700 is for the overhaul, repair and modernisation of heating, electrical and domestic hot water services.
400 is for the overhaul of water supply and renewal of obsolete or defective sanitary fittings.
600 is for redecoration.
2,300 is for repairs to plaster, floors, joinery and a limited amount of adaptation to bring the accommodation to a reasonably modern standard.
In addition, the occupant is paying some £600 for improvements to meet his special requirements.

Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Works if he will itemise the expenditure of £5,651 for minor works at St. James's Palace.

Lord John Hope

The details are:

£
2,380 for repairs to brickwork, stonework and chimneys.
630 for renewal of defective leadwork and lantern light.
1,128 for repair and renewal of floors and gates.
540 for overhauling and cleaning electroliers and chandeliers.
393 for fire protection etc.
580 for lift maintenance, water services and other small engineering services.
5,651