Written question asked by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 2017. It was answered by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 October 2017 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.
Big Ben: Repairs and Maintenance
- Question
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To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what material has been used in the scaffolding for the renovation work on the Elizabeth Tower; and what the country of origin was of that material.
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A modular scaffolding system is being used for the refurbishment of the Elizabeth Tower. A UK sub-contractor is erecting the modular system, which is made from high tensile galvanised steel supplied from Germany, through a UK-based company.
The modular scaffolding system is supported by a steelwork gantry. The steelwork for the gantry has been procured through a UK manufacturer (Sir Robert McAlpine’s sub-contractor). The origin of the majority of the steel is British, but due to the quantity and size of the components required it has been necessary to source some steel from overseas suppliers, including in Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.
All of the steelwork structures have been assembled in the UK.
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- 2017-19
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- Materials Repairs and maintenance Big Ben
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