HC Deb 12 February 1971 vol 811 cc279-80W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of man-hours spent since 13th October, 1970, on redecorating the hall and staircase of Lancaster House; and what will be the cost of this work when completed.

Mr. Amery

5,770 man hours; this includes time spent erecting the extensive scaffolding required. The cost of the work when completed, including scaffolding, will be £19,440.

Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he anticipates

Mr. Graham Page

The compensation and payments paid out of central government funds under the Town and Country Planning Acts for loss of development value as a result of adverse planning decisions and for similar reasons for each year since 1960 are as follows:

The figures are for England, Wales and Scotland.

and local authorities in the form of subsidies for council houses; and how this compares with tax relief given to owner-occupiers.

Mr. Amery

The latest available estimates are as follows:

that Lancaster House will be reopened for public viewing.

Mr. Amery

On Easter Saturday, 10th April, 1971, provided that no official functions requiring the use of the State Rooms arise at short notice.