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Debate between Tom Pursglove and Stephen Phillips(8 years, 6 months ago)
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Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
4. What estimate he has made of the expected cost of restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)
7. When the Commission plans to bring forward proposals on the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington)
On behalf of the Liberal Democrats, I would like to echo the tributes to Michael Meacher, who gave outstanding service to the House.
The House of Commons Commission and the House of Lords House Committee asked for the independent appraisal of options and costs for restoring and renewing the Palace of Westminster that was published on 18 June. The range of costs for each option is given and explained in the document. The two Houses have appointed a Joint Committee, which will report to both Houses in due course. In the meantime, essential and urgent work to maintain the Palace continues.