§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on her Department's plans to spend £40,000 refurbishing her office. [32688]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 3 March 1998]: There are no such plans. I am currently considering proposals from my officials for replacing some older furniture which gives everyone backache along with some associated works and decorations. No decision has yet been taken.
§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will publish a breakdown of the costs of refurbishing ministerial apartments and offices for each of her Department's Ministers since 1 May 1997. [32795]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 3 March 1998]: Details of the refurbishment of my Admiralty House flat were given in my answer of 12 January 1998, Official Report, column 32. No ministerial offices have been refurbished since 1 May 1997, but new furniture has been provided for three offices at a cost of some £11,200.