§ Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the initial cost of installing net curtains in all Government offices in Greater London; and what is the estimated cost of maintaining these window dressings in terms of laundry, replacement, &c., in a financial year.
§ Mr. MarksSpecial net curtains designed to stop flying glass and debris have been installed in Government offices as a protection against bomb blasts. The cost to date of installing these curtains in offices in Greater London is about £1.350 million.
The cost of maintenance will be approximately £0.1 million per year.