§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total sum spent last year on repairs, alterations, furniture, fittings, carpets, and for similar purposes in the Palace of Westminster; and what was the total spent for similar purposes over the last 10 years.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe total sums of expenditure by the Property Services Agency for these items on the parliamentary estate over the last 10 years are shown below at outturn prices. These figures include major new works services on Norman Shaw (North) and the underground car park. Separate information relating solely to the Palace of Westminster is not available.
Bracketed figures show approximate expenditure at 1980 prices 1970–71 £606,795 (£2,752,000) 1971–72 £1,068,628 (£4,260,000) 1972–73 £2,026,853 (£6,381,000) 1973–74 £3,109,890 (£9,011,000) 1974–75 £4,325,259 (£9,683,000) 1975–76 £3,852,069 (£7,244,000) 1976–77 £3,548,123 (£6,103,000) 1977–78 £2,913,062 (£4,602,000) 1978–79 £3,827,024 (£4,959,000) 1979–80 £5,243,762 (£6,341,000)