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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 16 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 April 2007. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 April 2007 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Portcullis House: Escalators

Question
To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission how long the Portcullis House escalator has been in use; how much has been spent on (a) repairs and (b) maintenance since its introduction; and what the estimated cost is of the works planned for autumn 2007.
Answer

The escalators have been in use since Portcullis House opened in September 2000. The following has been spent on:"(a) Repairs: £26,421""(b) Maintenance: £5,112 (£852 per annum)."The estimated cost of the escalator works for this summer is £327,000.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
459 c873W; 132471
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Portcullis House Escalators
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk