Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 February 1997. It was answered by Colin Shepherd (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 February 1997 on behalf of the Catering Committee.

Catering Select Committee

Question: What is his latest estimate of the cost of refurbishing the Stranger's Cafeteria, including the cost of relocating other facilities in order to make space for the new facilities. - Includes figures and reference to Catering Select Committees First Report 1993-94 (HC75 1993/94).

Answer: Mr. Wigley: To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee what is his latest estimate of the cost of refurbishing the Stranger's Cafeteria, including the cost of relocating other facilities in order to make space for the new facilities. [16614] Mr. Colin Shepherd: The current forecast of the final cost of modernising the former Members' and Strangers' Cafeterias, including the cost of relocating displaced facilities and building a new kitchen to service both the Terrace Cafeteria and the Members' Tea Room--in line with recommendations made by the Committee in its First Report of Session 1993-94, which was approved by the House on 12 July 1994--is £6.6 million. This figure is significantly less than the estimate agreed by the Committee in October 1994.

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