§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Lord President of the Council on what date he expects the new parliamentary building in Bridge street, Westminster, to be open for use by hon. Members; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeI have been asked to reply.
As I advised the House on 28 July the contractor, Fairclough Building Ltd., had reported that the work was behind schedule and was not expected to be finished until October 1990.
The latest forecast from the contractor indicates that their revised programme has slipped by a month.
Subject to there being no further slippage the building should be fitted out and ready for occupation around Easter 1991.