Mr. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what was the final cost of the rebuilding of 10 Downing Street, including the cost of furnishings; and how the cost compares with the original estimate.
§ Mr. RipponFinal accounts will not be settled for some time, but the present estimate for Nos. 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street is £1 million for building work and £33,000 for furnishings. The original estimate was £500,000 for building work and £29,000 for furnishings.