HC Deb 01 March 1983 vol 38 cc131-2W
Mr. Harold Walker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment by how much the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is out of perpendicular; to what extent any leaning of the tower has developed since the construction of the car park; and what remedial work is being undertaken.

Sir George Young

The Clock Tower is 240mm—9 inches—out of perpendicular at its top—less than 0.3 per cent. The construction of the underground car park caused no discernible movement; and regular checks have detected no significant movement over the last 15 years.

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