§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee how much has been spent on(a) building and (b) refurbishing works in the parliamentary estate in each of the last five years. [32545]
§ Sir Sydney ChapmanThe responsibility of the Accommodation and Works Committee extends only to areas of the Parliamentary estate administered by the House of Commons. Gross expenditure from the House of Commons Works Vote in each of the past five years is as tabulated.
£ million Financial Year New works Maintenance 1993–94 16.448 8.898 1994–95 13.458 8.663 1995–96 25.331 7.556 1996–97 41.268 6.351 1997–98 (to date) 39.895 7.756