Written question asked by Baroness Jeger (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2000. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2000.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

Who was responsible for the use of imported French stone in the south portico of the British Museum when Portland stone had been contracted; and what action is being taken and at what cost to rectify this mistake. [HL4110]. - Including figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

618 c3-4WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Contracts Costs Construction British Museum France Repairs and maintenance Stone (material)