Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 November 1996. It was answered by Ray Powell (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 November 1996 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question: Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, 284 c220-1W, if he will list the 35 oil paintings that have been restored since July in the House, indicating the restoration cost of each painting. - Inc fact that not possible to give the cost of restoring each painting separately since the work was done under a single sum contract.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee, pursuant to his answer of 31 October, Official Report, column 221, if he will list the 35 oil paintings that have been restored since July in the House, indicating the restoration cost of each painting. [4706] Sir Raymond Powell: The paintings are those situated in the Strangers and Members Dining Rooms, the Pugin Room, the Smoking Room and the Tea Room. It is not possible to give the cost of restoring each painting separately since the work was done under a single sum contract.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4706; 285 c468W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Costs Buildings Legislatures Palace of Westminster Repairs and maintenance Paintings
Contains statistics: Yes