HC Deb 24 January 1977 vol 924 cc399-400W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Lord President of the Council to what use Room 10 in the Upper Committee Corridor is currently being put; and what is the cost of the decoration and other changes made in that room.

Mr. Foot

On 15th July 1975 the Services Committee recommended that this room should be allocated to the Chairman of its Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee on the understanding that it be made available for meetings of the Committee's Sub-Committees, thus relieving pressure on the rooms on the Committee Corridor. The room was also to be used as an archive room for the preservation of records of all works carried out in the Palace, together with details of historic furnishings and decorations. This recommendation was approved by Mr. Speaker. The room is currently being used for these purposes. Ten meetings of the Sub-Committees have been held in this room since its decoration, and it is now used for this purpose nearly every week. The work is also frequently used for meetings in relation to the work of the Services Committee between the Chairman of the Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee, Officers of the House and officials of Government Departments. The room was redecorated following rewiring and ventilation work done in that part of the Palace. The total cost was £1,083, including the cost of replacing a worn-out carpet.