HC Deb 29 October 1993 vol 230 cc847-8W
Mr. Byers

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated amount to be spent in 1993–94 on rent and other costs associated with the offices of his Department at Parliament street, London.

Sir John Cope

The Treasury's rent and works service charges for its offices in Parliament street are estimated in 1993–94 to be:

£
Rent (including VAT) 6,748,822
Works services charge 1,370,850

This accommodation is on the common user estate owned by the Crown and administered by Property Holdings. In addition a contribution in lieu of rates of £1,676,655 has been made to the Crown Property Unit of the Valuation Office of the Inland Revenue.

It is also estimated that in 1993–94 other associated Treasury costs in the Parliament street building will be as follows:

£
Fuel and Utilities 280,000
Cleaning Costs 260,000
Charges for maintenance and minor new works 250,000