Written question asked by John Austin (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 January 2002. It was answered by Derek Conway (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 January 2002 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee, how many clocks have been (a) ordered and (b) supplied for installation in Portcullis House; when the order was placed; when the installation is planned to take place; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 22 January 2002).

Answer: John Austin: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee how many clocks have been (a) ordered and (b) supplied for installation in Portcullis House; when the order was placed; when the installation is planned to take place; and if he will make a statement. [28331] Derek Conway: [holding answer 22 January 2002]: No clocks have been ordered or installed in Portcullis House. When Portcullis House was being planned no provision was made for a master and slave clock system or individual clocks to be provided because the time would be available on other equipment in the offices: the annunciator, telephones and personal computers.

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