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Written question asked by Lord Norton of Louth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 August 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


House of Lords: Location

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord True on 14 July (HL Deb, cols 1542–6), whether any feasibility study or costings have been undertaken by the Cabinet Office on moving the House of Lords to York; and, if so, which minister authorised the study.

Answer

As part of the strategic review for the Restoration and Renewal Programme, the Government believes the Sponsor Body should consider decant locations outside London, including York. The location of the House is a decision for a sovereign Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7467
Session
2019-21
Related items
House of Lords: Relocation
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
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Written questions
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Subjects
House of Lords Location York
Link
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