§ Mr. StrangTo ask the Lord President of the Council if he will state the number of reported accidents in(a) the Palace of Westminster and (b) its outbuildings for each year over the last 10 years for (i) hon. Members, (ii) hon. Members' staff, (iii) staff employed by the House in administration, (iv) staff employed by the House in catering, (v) staff employed by the House for other services, (vi) outside contractors and (vii) members of the general public; how many people work at the House and its outbuildings in each category; and what is the number of visitors from the general public each year.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe information requested is as follows:
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Number Members 649 Members' Staff n/a Administration Department Staff 94 Refreshment Department Staff 261 Other Departmental Staff 652 Outside Contractors n/a Members of the General Public 1 1 See following table. The estimated number of visitors were:
Line of Route Public Galleries 1981 287,700 167,655 1982 98,639 186,112 1983 103,375 140,100 1984 134,332 173,733 1985 140,390 170,371 1986 118,304 163,802 1987 112,176 147,439 1988 128,084 176,048 1989 115,312 179,345