Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Brabazon of Tara (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 19 November 2007.

House of Lords: Cost of Works

Question: asked the Chairman of Committees:What was the cost of (a) the work that took place to the main road outside the Palace of Westminster (Abingdon Street/New Palace Yard) during the Summer Recess, and (b) the arrangements made in this area for the State Opening of Parliament.

Answer: The main road outside the Palace was closed during the Summer Recess to enable Westminster City Council to undertake essential repairs to the road surface. The House Committee took the decision in June that this scheduled road closure should be used as an opportunity to move the Corus barriers further from the Palace as envisaged under Phase 2 of the Corus security programme. Further work was undertaken during the five days immediately after State Opening to replace the temporary installation with the final barriers. The cost of the surface repair work was met by Westminster City Council. The road layout works and provision of components for the Corus barriers were undertaken by the parliamentary estate at a cost of £835,395. Further costs may arise due to additional requirements such as extra signage. The arrangements made in the area for the State Opening of Parliament, including the removal and reinstatement of the barriers, cost £70,100.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 168; 696 c44-5WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: House of Lords: Cost of Works
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Notes: Answer misattributed to Lord Rooker in Daily Part. Question and answer reprinted on 20 November 2007 at 696 c51WA with the correct answering member.
Subjects: Expenditure Palace of Westminster Security Roads Repairs and maintenance Opening of Parliament
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk