§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will give a breakdown of the £215,000costs involved in redecorating and repairing No. 1 Carlton Gardens; and what action he has taken, or intends taking, to save expenditure on such matters.
§ Mr. MarksA breakdown of the total cost is as follows:
Major maintenance and redecoration of State rooms 125,000 Major maintenance to residence required by terms of the lease 77,000 Redecoration and renewal of fittings in residence 13,000 There are no current proposals for major expenditure on official residences.