§ Mr. Ernie RossTo ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, which Officers of the House enjoy grace and favour residences; and what is(a) their rateable value, (b) their market rent, (c) the rent actually paid and (d) the total amount of public funds spent on renovation of each property over the past 10 years. [12457]
§ Mr. Kirkwood[holding answer 31 July 1997]: There are no grace and favour residences in the parliamentary precincts. However, certain Officers of the House are required to reside in the precincts when the House is in session. It is not the practice to give details of the conditions of service of individual staff.
Expenditure on the refurbishment of the residences since 1 April 1993 has totalled £169,000. Figures for earlier years are not available.