No 1 Carlton Gardens

Mr. Arthur Lewis
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will give a breakdown of the £215,000costs involved in redecorating and repairing No. 1 Carlton Gardens; and what action he has taken, or intends taking, to save expenditure on such matters.

Mr. Marks
A breakdown of the total cost is as follows:----------------------------------------------------------------
|Major maintenance and redecoration of State rooms             |
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| Major maintenance to residence required by terms of the lease|
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|Redecoration and renewal of fittings in residence             |
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There are no current proposals for major expenditure on official residences.