§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Minister of Public Building and Works on how many occasions during the present session repair work has been carried out on the lift at No. 1 Bridge Street; how many man-hours have been devoted to this task; and what is the approximate cost of the labour and materials involved.
§ Mr. PrenticeMinor repairs and adjustments have been carried out on 19 occasions during the present session. The work has occupied about 108 man hours at a cost, including materials, of about £125. I am aware of the shortcomings of this lift but the only way of improving the facilities would be by installing a completely new lift. Not only would this cost nearly £10,000 but it would also take 18 months and cause considerable inconvenience, including interruption of the lift service, while in progress. As No. 1 Bridge Street is in any case due to be demolished within the next few years, I should not be justified in undertaking this work.