HC Deb 18 April 2002 vol 383 c1129W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to her answer of 25 January 2002,Official Report, column l 131W, regarding the estimated cost of buildings refurbishment carried out by her Department, for what reason the cost in 2000–01 rose from the figures for 1998–99. [50336]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

The estimated cost of buildings refurbishment carried out in my Department in 2000–01 rose from the figures for 1998–99 due to many one-off large-scale building projects needed across the estate. Examples include:

  • Update of mechanical ventilation at Mowden Hall, Darlington
  • Lift refurbishment at Caxton House, London
  • Replacement windows at Vincent House, Darlington
  • Major refurbishment of the lower ground floor forum at Sanctuary Buildings, London (mow recognised as a beacon with other Departments)
  • Refurbishment of Secretary of States Office at Sanctuary Buildings, London.