§ 29. Sir Anthony Royleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions are taking place regarding the Palace of Westminster dispute over lift maintenance; when the lifts will be back in normal service; and if this dispute is connected with the lift maintenance workers strike affecting high rise blocks of flats in the London area and causing hardship and distress to elderly residents and disabled people.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe issues raised by the disputes affecting the Palace of Westminster are being considered in relation to pay guidelines and the lifts will not be back in normal service until they are resolved. There is no connection between this dispute and that affecting high-rise flats.