Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 May 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 June 2016. It was answered by Lord Laming (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 6 June 2016 on behalf of the Chairman of Committees (HL).
Opening of Parliament
- Question
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To ask the Chairman of Committees what is the capital value for which (1) ermine robes, and (2) other garments, used by Peers and Officers of the House during the State Opening of Parliament are insured.
- Answer
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The capital value of Members’ robes donated to the House is £217,453 (as reported in the House of Lords Resource Accounts: http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/2015/HL-resource-accounts-2014-15.pdf). No public money was spent on acquiring these robes. The Administration does not capitalise other garments used by Members and staff of the House during the State Opening of Parliament. The House is self-insuring.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL91
- Session
- 2016-17
- Attachment
- House of Lords resource accounts 2014-15
- Related items
- Subjects
- Clothing Insurance Opening of Parliament
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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