Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2015. It was answered by Lord Sewel (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 15 June 2015 on behalf of the Chairman of Committees (HL).

House of Lords: Repairs and Maintenance

Question: To ask the Chairman of Committees whether there has been consultation with Historic Royal Palaces during the development of plans concerning the refurbishment of the House of Lords.

Answer: The Parliamentary Estates Directorate has links with Historic Royal Palaces and the occupied Royal Palaces. These bodies, along with the Government Historic Estates Unit and the National Trust, share knowledge gained from both the execution of works affecting the historic fabric of their buildings and the extensive research which precedes any such operation. The Restoration and Renewal Programme has had informal, off the record discussions with Historic Royal Palaces from time to time.

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