§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the cost of redecorating and refurbishing ministerial offices for each of the last three years; and how often these offices are normally redecorated.
§ Sir George YoungThe information is not readily available in the form requested. About £65,000 has been spent on identified items. Redecoration periods vary from office to office, depending on their condition.