§ Lord Joplingasked the Chairman of Committees:
When the last major restoration of Westminster Hall roof took place; how much it cost; who was the architect in charge; and who were the main contractors. [HL3636]
§ The Chairman of CommitteesBetween 1914 and 1923 Sir Frank Baines of the Office of Works undertook a major restoration of the roof, which included structural reinforcement of the roof timbers with a steel frame, and the rebuilding of the lantern. Between 1949 and 1952 further repairs were made to the lantern and roof of the Hall, at a cost of £34,000. The architect was J A Wright of the Ministry of Works, and the contractors were Matthew Hall & Co. Ltd. In 1991 a full structural survey of the Hall was carried out by Alan Baxter and Associates.