HC Deb 04 November 1983 vol 47 cc476-7W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost to public funds of the new carpet in the Chamber and the additional installation costs.

Sir George Young

The cost to public funds of all the new carpet in the Chamber was £9,718. Installation was carried out by resident carpet layers to the Palace of Westminster, at an approximate cost of £858.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost to public funds of all refittings carried out at the Palace of Westminster during the summer parliamentary recess.

Sir George Young

The total cost of furnishings and carpet was £24,949.