§ Sir Nicholas FairbairnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost of redecorating the Smoking Room in the summer recess; and why the redecoration has taken place.
§ Mr. ChopeThe renovation of the Smoking Room was undertaken in two stages during the 1988 and 1989 summer recesses as part of the planned programme of work in the Palace of Westminster. The cost, which includes some electrical work, was £9,000.