Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2000. It was answered by David Lock (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2000 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what the cost was of each towel rail installed in the last 12 months in the premises used by the Lord Chancellor privately or officially in the Palace of Westminster; how many towel rails were installed; and what the labour cost was for the installation of each towel rail. - Inc figures,

Answer: Mr. Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what the cost was of each towel rail installed in the last 12 months in the premises used by the Lord Chancellor privately or officially in the Palace of Westminster; how many towel rails were installed; and what the labour cost was for the installation of each towel rail. [130805] Mr. Lock: The Parliamentary Works Directorate is responsible for carrying out repairs in the Palace of Westminster. Two defective heating radiators in bathrooms in the Lord Chancellor's residence have been replaced by them in the last 12 months. Each radiator cost £536.66 and was subject to a 5 per cent. handling charge, the total labour charge was £174.20 and the VAT was £227.71, giving a total of £1,528.90 for the two radiators. The entire cost went to the House of Lords current works 2000-01 budget.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c90W; 130805
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Costs Electrical goods Heating Lord Chancellor's Department Sanitation
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk