HC Deb 23 May 1966 vol 729 c8W
60. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what further plans he has for providing accommodation for Cabinet Ministers.

61. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works which Ministers of the Crown have now been allotted official residences; at what cost to the taxpayer; to what extent this represents an increase; and what is the Government's policy for the future.

62. Sir C. Osborne

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will give in column form the official residences of all Cabinet Ministers, the capital cost in the last two years, the staff employed, the total annual cost including depreciation, and the rent paid.

Mr. Prentice

I would refer hon. Members to the written reply I gave to Questions on 16th May.

I have no further plans for providing accommodation for Cabinet Ministers.

Visit to this country, he will ensure that clocks at Royal Palaces, at least those on view to the public, are functioning; and at what periods the chime in the clock at St. James's Palace is silenced.

Mr. Prentice

Thrice. Yes. Midnight to 7 a.m.