Written question asked by George Osborne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the cost of refurbishments in his Department was in each year since 1997; and what the planned expenditure is for 2005-06.

Answer: Mr. George Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the cost of refurbishments in his Department was in each year since 1997; and what the planned expenditure is for 2005-06. [205673] Mr. Pearson: Records of expenditure on refurbishment are an integral part of records that cover many other items of building maintenance and repair. It would only be possible to identify those items that relate specifically to refurbishment at disproportionate cost.Next year's budget is set on the same basis. This answer relates only to the Northern Ireland Office and does not include information in respect of the eleven departments of the Northern Ireland Administration.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 205673; 428 c1423W;428 c1422W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Costs Buildings Government departments Repairs and maintenance Northern Ireland Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk