§ 63. Sir M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Public Building and Works if Fountains Abbey is still in the market; who is responsible for its maintenance; if he will give an assurance that the sylvan surrounds will not be used as a zoological garden; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe West Riding County Council are now negotiating for the acquisition of Studley Royal Park, which includes Fountains Abbey. Meanwhile responsibility for maintenance rests with Broadland Properties Limited. If any question of development directly affecting the amenities of the Abbey were to arise,
OFFICIAL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION OCCUPIED BY CABINET MINISTERS (excluding flat occupied by Lord Chancellor in Palace of Westminster)
Residence Occupant Capital expenditure in last 2 years (see note 1) Estimated annual cost (see note 2) £ £ 10 Downing Street Prime Minister 300 2,100 11 Downing Street Chancellor of the Exchequer 200 2,300 1 Carlton Gardens Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 200 2,000 Flat at 2 Carlton Gardens First Secretary of State and Secretary for Economic Affairs 4,000 1,500 Admiralty House: Flat on 1st Floor and part of 3rd Floor Secretary of State for Defence 23,000 1,700 Flat on 2nd Floor Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations 13,000 1,300 Notes: 1. This covers works services and furniture, including initial supply of furniture on occupation, where appropriate.
2. Annual costs include normal annual maintenance of building, furnishings and furniture, repairs, heating, electricity, gas and water costs, and contributions in lieu of rates. No rent is paid by the occupants.
Any domestic staff employed are the responsibility of the occupants.