HC Deb 25 January 2002 vol 378 c1174W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his estimate is of the cost of buildings refurbishment carried out by his Department in each of the last four years. [27963]

Mr. MacShane

Separately identifiable building refurbishment costs over the last four years on Foreign and Commonwealth Office properties have amounted to

  • 1997–98: £3.2 million
  • 1998–99: £4.7 million
  • 1999–2000: £22.5 million
  • 2000–01: £31.2 million.

In addition to the figures listed, refurbishment is often a component in the adaptation of buildings, but it is not possible to identify that element without disproportionate cost. We also have a programme of routine building maintenance across the estate.