Following decisions by the House Commissions in February, the sponsor body paused its work on producing a business case for the restoration and renewal programme. The two Commissions have now proposed a new approach for how the programme should be governed and delivered. The hon. Lady will be pleased to know that the Commissions recommend that a priority area for the work should be

“Conservation of the building fabric including stonework.”

It is intended that the new proposals will be put to Members of both Houses for debate and decision before the summer recess.

Following decisions by the House Commissions in February, the sponsor body paused its work on producing a business case for the restoration and renewal programme. The two Commissions have now proposed a new approach for how the programme should be governed and delivered. The hon. Lady will be pleased to know that the Commissions recommend that a priority area for the work should be

“Conservation of the building fabric including stonework.”

It is intended that the new proposals will be put to Members of both Houses for debate and decision before the summer recess.

That is an extremely good question. As I sit on the sponsor board, I can say that that is an absolute priority for everybody working for the delivery authority. A huge amount of work has already been done in listing and understanding every part of the fabric and every piece of artwork; the hon. Lady can rest assured that, once the works commence, every effort will be made to remove those artworks so that they are not in any way damaged.

That is an extremely good question. As I sit on the sponsor board, I can say that that is an absolute priority for everybody working for the delivery authority. A huge amount of work has already been done in listing and understanding every part of the fabric and every piece of artwork; the hon. Lady can rest assured that, once the works commence, every effort will be made to remove those artworks so that they are not in any way damaged.

To ask the hon. Member for Gainsborough, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, what steps the Sponsor Body plans to take to ensure that historically significant stonework is protected throughout restoration works to the Palace of Westminster.

To ask the hon. Member for Gainsborough, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, what steps the Sponsor Body plans to take to ensure that historically significant stonework is protected throughout restoration works to the Palace of Westminster.

What representations he has received about the EC Package Travel Directive; and what measures he intends to take to help small travel operators to meet the demands of this Directive.

What representations he has received about the EC Package Travel Directive; and what measures he intends to take to help small travel operators to meet the demands of this Directive.

What response he has made to the recommendations of the Monitoring Committee on Misleading Price Indications; and if he will publish their report. - Inc fact that copy of committees report will be placed in Library. (Dep 9209). (Further info given at 228 c349w).

What response he has made to the recommendations of the Monitoring Committee on Misleading Price Indications; and if he will publish their report. - Inc fact that copy of committees report will be placed in Library. (Dep 9209). (Further info given at 228 c349w).

If he will enable consumers to compare the price of metric and imperial measured catch-weight goods by waiving the statutory requirement to show dead-weight marking on them so that display of comparison weight can be made by means of charts at the premises. - Govt are reviewing present statutory requirement...

If he will enable consumers to compare the price of metric and imperial measured catch-weight goods by waiving the statutory requirement to show dead-weight marking on them so that display of comparison weight can be made by means of charts at the premises. - Govt are reviewing present statutory requirement...

What monitoring his Department conducts to ensure that tour operators provide adequate quality of services on overseas holidays in accordance with the EC directive on package travel. - (Holding answer 27 April 1993).

What monitoring his Department conducts to ensure that tour operators provide adequate quality of services on overseas holidays in accordance with the EC directive on package travel. - (Holding answer 27 April 1993).

What action his Department has taken to publicise to tour organisers their responsibilities under the EC Directive on Package Holidays to ensure quality services. - (Holding answer 27 April 1993).

What action his Department has taken to publicise to tour organisers their responsibilities under the EC Directive on Package Holidays to ensure quality services. - (Holding answer 27 April 1993).

If he will bring forward proposals for legislation to prevent companies sending credit offers to minors.

If he will bring forward proposals for legislation to prevent companies sending credit offers to minors.

What further steps he is taking to ensure that travel agents and tour operators have sufficient funds to cover the risk of collapse. (Failed OPQ)

What further steps he is taking to ensure that travel agents and tour operators have sufficient funds to cover the risk of collapse. (Failed OPQ)

What further steps he is taking to ensure that travel agents and tour operators have sufficient funds to cover their commitments in the event of their ceasing to trade. (Failed OPQ)

What further steps he is taking to ensure that travel agents and tour operators have sufficient funds to cover their commitments in the event of their ceasing to trade. (Failed OPQ)

What assessment he has made as to the enforcement of the current legislation covering direct selling. - We are reviewing legislation governing pyramid selling & similar trading schemes.

What assessment he has made as to the enforcement of the current legislation covering direct selling. - We are reviewing legislation governing pyramid selling & similar trading schemes.

What plans he has to transfer responsibility for the enforcement of Part 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 from his departmental officials to local trading standards officers. - Part 2 concerns references to Consumer Protection Advisory Committee & contains no enforcement provisions.

What plans he has to transfer responsibility for the enforcement of Part 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1973 from his departmental officials to local trading standards officers. - Part 2 concerns references to Consumer Protection Advisory Committee & contains no enforcement provisions.

What powers he has to investigate complaints about sales promotions which offer free-flights to accompany the sale of goods or services; and what recent complaints he has received. - I have no such powers. I have recently received 4 complaints. (Holding answer 16 March 1993).

What powers he has to investigate complaints about sales promotions which offer free-flights to accompany the sale of goods or services; and what recent complaints he has received. - I have no such powers. I have recently received 4 complaints. (Holding answer 16 March 1993).

Pursuant to his Answer of 17th February to the honourable Members for Cunninghame South and for Coventry South East, Official Report, 219 c261W, what evidence he now has on whether certain free flight offers accompanying the sale of goods or services are other than bona fide sales promotions.

Pursuant to his Answer of 17th February to the honourable Members for Cunninghame South and for Coventry South East, Official Report, 219 c261W, what evidence he now has on whether certain free flight offers accompanying the sale of goods or services are other than bona fide sales promotions.

When his Department intends to legislate against misleading price indications. - Part III of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 makes it an offence to give a misleading price indication to consumers by any means.

When his Department intends to legislate against misleading price indications. - Part III of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 makes it an offence to give a misleading price indication to consumers by any means.

What further steps he has taken to regulate free flight offers which accompany the sale of goods or services. (Failed OPQ)

What further steps he has taken to regulate free flight offers which accompany the sale of goods or services. (Failed OPQ)