Question

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker why the carpet has been removed from the Cholmondeley Room; whether it will be replaced; and if so, when.

The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chairman of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf.

The carpet in the Cholmondeley Terrace marquee was replaced with oak wooden flooring during the summer recess. This change was made alongside other improvements to the structure, including installing air conditioning and lining the roof space to improve insulation. These improvements were necessary to enhance the customer experience and reduce on-going repair costs.

The carpet in the Cholmondeley Room itself has not been altered.