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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

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

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
Opening of Parliament
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Clothing Insurance Opening of Parliament
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk