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Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Brabazon of Tara (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 27 March 2012.


Houses of Parliament: Heating

Question
To ask the Chairman of Committees whether the same boiler supplies heating for both Houses of Parliament within the Palace of Westminster.
Answer

The main boiler house within the Palace of Westminster comprises a set of three steam boilers. The boilers typically operate with two in use and the third as a standby, thereby providing resilience within the system. There is a single steam pipework distribution system from the plant room which serves the heating and hot water requirements of both Houses simultaneously.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16637; 736 c239WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Boilers House of Lords House of Commons Heating Palace of Westminster
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk