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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Monday, 4 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2021. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 14 October 2021 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).

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Question

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, further to the Written Answer by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 16 September (HL2734), what is the cost of (1) six formal uniforms for the additional Table Clerks, (2) the full uniforms that have already been provided to Table Clerks, (3) creating the PeerHub remote voting system, and (4) converting Committee Rooms 2A and 3A to enable hybrid meetings of Grand Committee.

Answer

In 2020 six gowns were purchased for new Table Clerks joining the rota. The total cost of these six gowns was £1,213.99, but due to an outstanding credit with the supplier the House actually paid £536 in total for the six gowns.

Table Clerks who joined the rota before 2020 were provided with a fuller uniform. There is no standard cost for this as it depends on a number of variables, including the supplier used and the items required. Purchases of full new uniforms for Table Clerks in recent years were however in the range of approximately £4,700 - £5,700 per person. Incidental repairs and additional items may also be required over the years as uniforms are worn.

The cost to the Parliamentary Digital Service of producing the PeerHub remote voting system as set out in the approved business case was £78,683. This was primarily resource cost.

The capital cost of converting Committee Rooms 2A and 3A for Hybrid Grand Committee as set out in the approved business case for the project was £150,000, including VAT.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2825
Session
2021-22
Related items
House of Lords Chamber
Thursday, 16 September 2021
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Costs Uniforms House of Lords chamber Hybrid proceedings
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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