To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what the cost was of (a) notional rent and capital charges and (b) routine maintenance for (i) the ministerial flat above 10 Downing street and (ii) the three ministerial flats in Admiralty house in 2005-06. (102704)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 24 January 2005, Official Report, column 136W.

There was no expenditure on routine maintenance works for the flat above 10 Downing street in the financial year 2005-06.

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much council tax is being paid on the empty ministerial residence in Admiralty house; and which Government Department is meeting the cost. (108467)

The Cabinet Office is responsible for payment of council tax on the official residence in Admiralty house which is currently unoccupied. The residence which is in Westminster city council is in council tax band D.