§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is meant by the item of £40,652 for Palaces generally, as expressed in the Civil Estimates 1965–66, Class IX, 10, Appendix III.
§ Mr. C. PannellThis item relates to urgent and unforeseen works and supplies services which arise at the various Palaces during the year; it also covers the allowances and expenses for the Gentlemen-at-Arms and Yeomen of the Guard.
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§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works why the expenditure on the item, Other Palaces and properties, in the 1965–66 Civil Estimates, Class IX, 10, Appendix III, shows an increase from £9,689 in 1964–65 to £13,171 in 1965–66; and if he will name the properties involved and itemise the expenditure proposed.
§ Mr. C. PannellThe increase is mainly accounted for by a heating scheme at Marlborough House Garage Block; increases in cost of labour and materials account for the remainder. The properties involved and the net estimated expenditure at each are as follows:—
£ Kew Palace 1,191 Marlborough House (Garage Block and Chapel) 6,938 Barton's and Hawthorn Cottages, Bushy Park, and Ranger's Lodge, Hyde Park 792 Sandringham and Balmoral 4,250