Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 14 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. It was answered by Charles Walker (Conservative) on Friday, 28 April 2023 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Victoria Tower: Repairs and Maintenance

Question: To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the budget is for the Victoria Tower project.

Answer: This complex project on the 160-year-old tower will involve the full scaffolding of the tower, repairs to the stonework which currently poses a health and safety risk, as well as all other fabric conservation works that can be meaningfully undertaken from a scaffold. Subject to further detailed analysis, it is expected to cost between £170–£250 million. A firm budget within this range will be released for approval in line with the Parliamentary Governance approval process in early 2024.

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