HC Deb 05 February 1971 vol 810 c490W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the date on which Lancaster House has not been open to the public on Sundays during the last year and the reasons for the withdrawal of its facilities.

Mr. Amery

Lancaster House is normally open for public viewing at weekends from Easter until mid-December. It was closed on Sundays, 12th April, 26th April, 3rd May, 10th May, 17th May, 27th September, 4th October and 11th October, during 1970 to allow official conferences to be held in the State Rooms. From 13th October the building has been continuously closed for extensive re-decoration to the hall and staircase.

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