§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his reply of 9 January,Official Report, column 592, what was the cost of all works associated with the erection of railings at the Whitehall end of Downing street that did not involve security matters.
§ Mr. Chope[holding answer 22 February 1990]: The sole purpose of these railings is to enhance the security of Downing street and all works were directed to achieve that objective.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what provision is made for public scrutiny of expenditure on No. 10 Downing street.
§ Mr. Chope[holding answer 22 February 1990]: Vote expenditure by the Property Services Agency at No. 10 Downing street is subject to the same arrangements for public scrutiny as apply to all such expenditure by the agency.