§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has received about the incidence of build-up of static electricity in the Palace of Westminster; and what action he has taken in consequence.
§ Sir George Young[pursuant to his reply, 20 March, c. 255]: I would refer the hon. Member to my replies to my hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Mr. Atkins) on 14 March at column 619 and 17 March at column 68.
§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the cost of (a) gas, (b) electricity, (c) oil and (d) other fuels for the Palace of Westminster in each of the last five years.
§ Sir George Young[pursuant to his answer, 20 March, c. 255]: Expenditure figures, in cash, for gas, electricity and oil as used on the parliamentary estate as a whole are given in the table. No other fuels are used.