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Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Statement about the progress of the Portcullis House project and the effect upon it of recent announcements concerning the delay to the Jubilee Line Extension. - Includes announcement that the new parliamentary building should be called Portcullis House and ref to 290 c254-56.

Asked by

Denzil Davies (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

20 March 1997

Answered on

20 March 1997

Mr. Denzil Davies: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee if he will make a statement about the progress of the Portcullis House project and the effect upon it of recent announcements concerning the delay to the Jubilee line extension. [21516] Sir Raymond Powell: I am pleased to be able to report the progress which has been made with the design and procurement of the new parliamentary building, which Madam Speaker has agreed should be called Portcullis House. Contracts for the structure, the external envelope and all the main services have been awarded and off-site manufacture is well under way. The contractors and consultants are successfully overcoming problems which inevitably arise in such a complex building and, with good co-operation, will continue to be able to resolve them. The Committee had the opportunity recently to meet representatives of many of the firms involved. They can have no doubt of the importance the House attaches to the building being completed on time and within budget. We were pleased to hear of the commitment and skills they will bring to this demanding project. As I advised my right hon. Friend the Member for Jarrow (Mr. Dixon) in my earlier reply, Official Report, 12 February 1997, columns 254-56, London Underground's work on the construction of the new Westminster station has not proceeded according to programme so it was not able to give possession of the site on 2 February 1997, the agreed date. Instead, there was to be a phased programme starting with the erection of the first tower crane at the beginning of May and increasing site possession from mid-May until the site was to be transferred on 29 July. Although London Underground remains confident that it will achieve the July date, the early handover has been gradually eroded. Thus, our main construction work will start at a slower pace than we had planned and this will increase the pressure on the project team to complete construction of the building in the year 2000. It will require a concerted effort by all the contractors and consultants to achieve this objective.

Date

20 March 1997

Reference

21516; 292 c686-7W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Jarrow of 3rd February, Official Report, 289 c458W, on the new Parliamentary Building, what estimate he has made of the additional costs arising from the delay.

Asked by

Lord Spellar (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

26 February 1997

Reference

17197; 291 c222W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

If he will list the cost and number of items of equipment and furniture that (a) have been stolen and (b) are otherwise unaccounted for from the House during the past 12 months, listing by name any such items valued at £5,000 or more, and showing information technology material separately.

Asked by

Ian McCartney (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 February 1997

Reference

17058; 290 c689W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

What was the original estimate for the cost of building the new building for Parliamentary use at Bridge Street, Westminster;and what is his latest estimate of this cost.

Asked by

Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 February 1997

Reference

16436; 290 c373W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

When construction of the New Parliamentary Building will commence.(Corrected answer given in corrigendum in Daily Part).

Asked by

Lord Dixon

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

3 February 1997

Answered on

3 February 1997

Mr. Dixon: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee when construction of the new parliamentary building will commence; and if he will make a statement. [11925] Sir Raymond Powell: I am pleased to report that good progress is being made with the design and procurement of the new building. Contracts for over 70 per cent. of the work by value have been awarded. For example, prefabrication of the roof is proceeding apace in Lancashire, of the stone columns in Derbyshire and the contractors are well advanced with the detailed design and ordering of the mechanical and electrical services. It had been planned that work would start on site today, 3 February 1997. Unfortunately London Underground Ltd. and its contractor have not made as much progress as they planned with the construction of the new Westminster station and are not able to hand back the site. My Committee has taken evidence in public and in private from the chief executive of LUL and from the project director on a number of occasions and, while we appreciate the magnitude of their task, they have been left in no doubt of the considerable disappointment that they have not been able to return the site on the due date. In due course the House will be pursuing the remedies available under the terms of the agreement with LUL. At this stage I cannot advise my right hon. Friend when work will start on site. There have been progressive slippages in the forecast date for the first stage handover and all the indications are that the current forecast of 29 July 1997 may not be achieved. My Committee continues to press London Underground and will keep the matter under continuous scrutiny. Until there is a date from London Underground in which we can have confidence, it is not possible to give a firm date for the completion of the building. The aim, however, is that occupation should start during the summer recess 2000.

Date

3 February 1997

Reference

11925; 289 c458-9W,(corrigendum) 290 c254-6W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

What factors led to the relocation of the bust of Ramsay McDonald.

Asked by

Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 January 1997

Reference

13531; 289 c351W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

When the bust of the Right honourable John Redmond MP was removed from display in the Palace of Westminister; and where and when it is proposed to reinstate it.

Asked by

Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 January 1997

Reference

13529; 289 c351W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

What advice is provided to the Committee about the compatibility of sculptures and pictures with the interior decoration of the rooms in which it is proposed that they should be placed.

Asked by

Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 January 1997

Reference

13530; 289 c351W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, 284 c220-1W, if he will list the 35 oil paintings that have been restored since July in the House, indicating the restoration cost of each painting. - Inc fact that not possible to give the cost of restoring each painting separately since the...

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 November 1996

Reference

4706; 285 c468W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, 284 c220-1W, if he will (a) set out the objectives and (b) estimate the total individual costs of (i) the second phase of the overhaul of carriage gates, (ii) the external painting and roof repairs at Norman Shaw North, (iii) the repairs carried...

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

19 November 1996

Answered on

19 November 1996

Mr. Flynn: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee, pursuant to his answer of 31 October, Official Report, column 220, if he will (a) set out the objectives and (b) estimate the total individual costs of (i) the second phase of the overhaul of carriage gates, (ii) the external painting and roof repairs at Norman Shaw North, (iii) the repairs carried out to the supporting structure of the Prince's Chamber ceiling, (iv) provision of improved storage in the Library cellars, (v) an improved sales counter at the Speaker's bookstall, (vi) the new pulpit on the main committee corridor and (vii) other projects. [4704] Sir Raymond Powell: The policy objectives and forecast in-year costs relating to work in the House of Commons are as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Project Objective In-year cost to the House £ In-year cost total £ (i) Second phase of overhaul of I refer my hon. Friend to the carriage gates answer that I gave on 7 November 1996, Official Report, column 607. (ii) External painting and roof To maintain the roof and 175,000 175,000 repairs at Norman Shaw North exterior paintwork (iii) The Prince's Chamber is administered by the House of Lords, for which I have no responsibility. (iv) Provision of improved To provide improved storage and 40,000 40,000 storage in the Library meet health and safety requirements (v) Improved sales counter at To improve facilities for 16,000 16,000 Speaker's bookstall Members and their visitors (vi) New pulpit on main Committee To provide a more effective 16,200 27,000 Corridor working area for staff and include access for IT facilities (vii) Other projects My Committee's policy objective is to achieve exemplary standards of maintenance by carrying out appropriate conservation, maintenance and improvements having regard to health, safety, energy conservation, environmental issues and the historic fabric _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

19 November 1996

Reference

4704; 285 c467-8W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

If he will set out the costs of the reconstruction, refurbishment and re-equipment of the House of Commons Tea Room. - Inc available figs.

Asked by

Gerald Kaufman (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 November 1996

Reference

4374; 285 c357W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

What was the total cost to the House of the State Opening of Parliament.

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

2806; 284 c605W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, Official Report, columns 220-21W, what were the (a) objectives and (b) costs of the work to restore (i) the two fresco paintings off Central Lobby, (ii) the fresco painting in the House of Lords Chamber and (iii) the 35 oil paintings . -...

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

2926; 284 c606W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

What plans he has to improve facilities for Line of Route visitors with specific reference to a cafeteria facility, improved toilets and facilities to shelter visitors when queuing in unfavourable weather.

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

2945; 284 c605-6W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, Official Report, columns 220-21W, what proportion of the total spending was in areas and facilities used by (a) honourable Members, (b) House of Commons staff, (c) visitors, (d) disabled visitors and (e) disabled honourable Members, civil servants and staff.

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

2948; 284 c607-8W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

What plans he has to provide facilities that will allow access to wheelchair bound honourable Members to all relevant areas of the Palace of Westminster with specific reference to the Chamber of the Commons; and various questions on same. - Ref to 254 c243-5W.

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

284 c606W; 2943;2944;2946

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, Official Report, columns 220-21W, what were the (a) objectives and (b) costs of the work on the second phase of overhaul of the Carriage Gates. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

2905; 284 c607W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, Official Report, column 220-2W, what were the (i) objectives and (ii) total individual costs of the (a) reconstruction of the Members' Cafeteria, (b) reconstruction of the Strangers' Cafeteria, (c) repair work to the roof of the Lords Chamber, (d) repair work to the...

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

7 November 1996

Answered on

7 November 1996

Mr. Flynn: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee, pursuant to his answer of 31 October, Official Report, columns 220-22, what were the (i) objectives and (ii) total individual costs of the (a) reconstruction of the Members' Cafeteria, (b) reconstruction of the Strangers' Cafeteria, (c) repair work to the roof of the Lords Chamber, (d) repair work to the roof of the Royal Gallery, (e) full parliamentary data and video network cabling, (f) connection of all hon. Members' offices to colour televisions with clean feed from the Chamber, (g) new servery in the Members' Tea Room, (h) furniture restoration for the Members' Tea room, (i) renovation of the Speaker's outer office, (j) redecoration of the Churchill Room, (k) the refurbishment of the lavatories in (1) Upper Committee Corridor South, (2) opposite Committee Room 7 and (3) Commons Court block, second floor, and (l) refurbishment of the cash machines corridor; and if he will make a statement. [2947] Sir Raymond Powell: The objectives forecast in-year costs relating to work in the House of Commons are as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Project Objective In-year cost to the House £ In-year total cost1 £ Reconstruction of: (a) Members' Following a resolution of the 3 million 3 million Cafeteria (b) Strangers' House, to meet statutory Cafeteria requirements with regard to health and safety, hygiene, fire, ventilation and other building standards Repair work to (c) the roof of To cure leaks 0.66 million 1.1 million the Lords' Chamber (d) the Royal Gallery (e) PDVN cabling{2} To implement the resolution of Palace: 0.96 million Norman 1.6 million 0.3 million the House to install the PDVN Shaw North: 0.30 million (f) Connection of all hon. To implement the resolution of 0.145 million 0.145 million Members' offices to colour the House televisions with clean feed from the Chamber (g) New servery in the Members' To implement the resolution of 85,000 85,000 Tea Room the House to improve health, safety and hygiene standards (h) Furniture restoration for the To maintain appropriate 31,000 31,000 Members' Tea Room standards (i) Renovation of the Speakers To maintain appropriate 24,000 24,000 outer office standards (j) Redecoration of the Churchill To maintain appropriate 24,000 24,000 Room standards (k) The refurbishment of the lavatories in: (1) Upper Committee Corridor To provide adequate capacity as 16,800 28,000 South required by Members (2) Opposite Committee Room 7 To conclude last years work on 15,000 25,000 adaptions to provide a lavatory for the disabled (3) Commons Court Block-- second To maintain appropriate 9,000 15,000 floor standards (l) Refurbishment of the cash To complete the wheelchair 72,000 120,000 machines corridor; access route, improve facilities as requested by Members and maintain appropriate standards _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} The cost of shared projects listed is split between House of Commons and House of Lords in a ratio of 60:40 {2} PDVN cabling was also installed in areas administered by the House of Lords for which I have no responsibility

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

2947; 284 c608-10W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Pursuant to his Answer of 31st October, Official Report, columns 220-21W, what are the expected final costs of the full PDVN cabling at (a) Star Chamber Court Block, (b) Norman Shaw North floors 1 and 2, (c) House of Lords West Front ground and first floors and (d) 1 The...

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 1996

Reference

2900; 284 c607W

House

House of Commons

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

What are the expected final costs of all works carried out since July in the House of Commons for each room and area improved.

Asked by

Paul Flynn (Labour)

Answering body

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

31 October 1996

Answered on

31 October 1996

Mr. Flynn: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what are the expected final costs of all works carried out since July in the House of Commons for each room and area improved. [1460] Sir Raymond Powell: In the 12 weeks of the summer recess, the Works Directorate completed another large programme of work. The value of the projets was £17 million and 1,800 contractors' employees were involved with up to 500 on site on some days. For the parliamentary data and video network--PDVN-- installation, the magnitude of the task necessitated shift working, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Overall, the works were finished on time, but the reconstruction of the Members' and Strangers' Cafeteria is planned to be completed in November 1996 and the contract to repair the roof over the Lords Chamber and the Royal Gallery is planned to continue until October 1998. Some of the more significant projects completed since July are as follows: Full PDVN cabling at Star Chamber Court Block, Norman Shaw North floors 1 and 2, House of Lords West Front ground and first floors and 1 The Abbey Garden. All Members' offices now have connections for colour televisions with the clean feed from the Chamber. The Refreshment Department modernisation phase C entailed the new Members' and Strangers' Cafeteria, completion due November 1996, and a new servery and furniture restoration for the Members' Tea Room. The Speaker's outer office was renovated. The Churchill Room was redecorated and a new fire escape was built. Automatic fire detection and new telephone wiring were installed at Star Chamber Court Block and House of Lords West Front. Fire precautions were installed, with rewiring and redecoration at the Burma road press offices. Security double glazing was fitted in the Members' and Strangers' dining rooms and the Shadow Cabinet Room. Enabling works were begun for air conditioning of the Committee Rooms. As part of the heating modernisation, steam and calorifier plant was replaced. Electrical distribution boards were renewed. The following lifts were modernised with disabled facilities: lift at the south-east corner of the Commons Chamber, lift at the south-west corner of the Commons Chamber, lift at the back of Speaker's Chair, lift at Sovereign's entrance and lift at Law Lords' corridor. The following works of art were restored: two fresco paintings off Central Lobby, a fresco painting in House of Lords Chamber and 35 oil paintings. The following lavatories were refurbished: Upper Committee Corridor South, opposite Committee Room 7, Commons Court Block--second floor. Lavatory facilities for the disabled were provided at the ground floor of 7 Millbank and the Lower Waiting Hall. The cash machines corridor was refurbished. The second phase of overhaul of the carriage gates was carried out. At Norman Shaw South external painting and roof repairs were completed. Work began on the roof repairs above the Lords Chamber and the Royal Gallery. Completion is due October 1998. Repairs were carried out to the supporting structure of the Princes Chamber ceiling. In the Library cellars, improved storage was provided. Asbestos was removed from plant rooms. In addition, two projects were planned for completion during the prorogation period. They are an improved sales counter at the Speaker's bookstall and the new pulpit on the main Committee Corridor. There were also many more small projects, and with the very tight timetable, this demanding programme has fully stretched the House's technical staff and their contractors. The PDVN project and the building maintenance carried out under the same contracts in Lords and Commons areas were particularly challenging. The following statistics indicate the work involved in the PDVN contract: PDVN was taken to 454 desk positions, and there were 1,780 new telephone outlets, 912 data outlets and 1,910 new power outlets. This entailed: 359 Km of cable, 3.1 Km of metal trunking, 2.7 Km of water pipe and 24 tonnes of new Welsh slate for floors supported by 7.3 tonnes of new steel joists; 67,000 man hours were worked on the project.

Date

31 October 1996

Reference

1460; 284 c220-1W

House

House of Commons

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