Restoration and renewal of Parliament

Public Accounts Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 26 Jan 2022 Closed: 2 Sep 2022 Parliament page
Over a year ago the Committee reported that every week of delayed repairs to crumbling Parliament was costing the taxpayer another £2 million . The Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme, widely endorsed as a necessity to preserve a historically and politically significant building, is at a critical stage: … Read more
11 Recommendations
29 Conclusions
1 Report
2 Oral sessions
4 Letters
2 Events
Activity timeline 10 events
2 Sep
2022
Report published
6 Jul
2022
Correspondence
29 Jun
2022
Report published
24 May
2022
Correspondence
11 May
2022
Oral evidence
11 May
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
25 Apr
2022
Correspondence
30 Mar
2022
Correspondence
14 Mar
2022
Oral evidence
14 Mar
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
11 May 2022
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David Goldstone CBE · Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority Dr John Benger · House of Commons Indra Morris · Children’s Services, Communications & Strategy Group Sarah Johnson · Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Sponsor Body Simon Burton · House of Lords Stephanie Brivio · Department for Education Susan Acland-Hood · The Department for Education
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Restoration and renewal of Parliament
David Goldstone · HM Treasury Dr John Benger · House of Commons Sarah Johnson · Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Sponsor Body Simon Burton · House of Lords
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Recommendations & Conclusions
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2 Recommendation Deferred
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The House of Commons Commission proposed to dissolve the Sponsor Body without considering why governance...
The House of Commons Commission proposed to dissolve the Sponsor Body without considering why governance arrangements did not work and potential alternatives, including whether the House administrations can satisfactorily oversee work. Following a discussion of the indicative cost and schedule … Read more
Government Response
The recommendation is directed to Parliament to consider appropriate governance arrangements. The Commissions have provided a report to both Houses in order to support their decision-making, taking into account advice from an Independent Advice and Assurance Panel.
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3 Recommendation Acknowledged
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Critical value for money risks, which we have previously highlighted, have still not been addressed.
Critical value for money risks, which we have previously highlighted, have still not been addressed. The NAO’s January 2022 report found that risks we identified in our October 2020 report remained. This included the Sponsor Body managing factors outside its … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation to ensure the relevant authorities address the recommendations made in previous PAC and NAO reports, though note it is for both Houses to ultimately agree the programme’s objectives and requirements, stating that the new two-tier governance structure is the proposed method.
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4 Recommendation Accepted
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The Commissions have asked for further options to be explored but is unclear how the...
The Commissions have asked for further options to be explored but is unclear how the higher costs, greater duration and added risks, including extraordinary health and safety risks, of a continued presence during the building works can be managed. The … Read more
Government Response
The Clerks agreed with the recommendation to set out the threshold of risk they are willing to accept, stating that risk management processes are already in place, and the Sponsor Body and Delivery Authority accepted the recommendation to progress the intrusive surveys, stating that they are on track to start in July 2022.
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5 Recommendation Accepted
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To date, there has been a failure of transparency and accountability over work to restore...
To date, there has been a failure of transparency and accountability over work to restore and renew the Palace. This includes: the House administrations being three months late sharing, in line with expected standards, information on a recent asbestos incident … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation to ensure transparency over the Programme, stating that the revised safety escalation protocols were implemented on 6 April 2022 and will be reviewed. They have reviewed and updated the existing safety escalation arrangements, implemented improved protocols, delivered training to key staff, and scheduled further reviews.
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6 Recommendation Not Addressed
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The Parliamentary Accounting Officers have not made clear whether the House authorities can deliver the...
The Parliamentary Accounting Officers have not made clear whether the House authorities can deliver the work envisaged by Parliament. We are concerned that the Clerks may feel constrained in sharing their professional views as Accounting and Corporate officers on what … Read more
Government Response
The government's response provides lists of Treasury Minutes responses for previous sessions without addressing the specific recommendation about the Clerks making their expert advice available and writing to the Commons and Lords should they be tasked with delivering a programme which they cannot assure themselves is value for money.
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1 Conclusion Acknowledged
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On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence...
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence on the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster (the Palace) from the Sponsor Body Chief Executive Officer, the Delivery Authority Chief Executive, the … Read more
Government Response
The government welcomes the Public Accounts Committee’s report of 29 June 2022 “Restoration and renewal of Parliament” and thanks the Committee for its consideration of the topic.
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7 Conclusion
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The Clerk of the House told us that every year the restoration and renewal of...
The Clerk of the House told us that every year the restoration and renewal of the Palace is delayed adds risk and cost such as through nugatory spending.18 In 2014, an independent assessment found delays to the decision may add … Read more
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8 Conclusion
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Since the start of 2016, there have been 25 fire incidents within the Palace and...
Since the start of 2016, there have been 25 fire incidents within the Palace and 13 incidents of falling masonry.22 Nearly two hundred years ago, in 1834, the historic Palace was destroyed by a fire following delay restoring the building.23
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9 Conclusion
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In May 2022, the Clerk of the House of Commons told us that this period...
In May 2022, the Clerk of the House of Commons told us that this period of uncertainty was “highly corrosive and damaging” for retaining the vital expertise needed to develop the Programme.24 This echoed the Delivery Authority’s comments to us … Read more
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10 Conclusion Acknowledged
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In March 2022, the Delivery Authority had already lost some newly recruited staff and access...
In March 2022, the Delivery Authority had already lost some newly recruited staff and access to technical contractor expertise. Then, in May 2022, the CEO of the Sponsor Body announced her resignation, along with two other senior members of Sponsor … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments commit to implement this recommendation. The Delivery Authority will remain in place and independent and the CEO of the Delivery Authority will remain accountable for the skills and expertise to deliver the Programme.
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11 Conclusion Acknowledged
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We questioned the Clerk of the House of Commons on the timeframes and Parliamentary processes...
We questioned the Clerk of the House of Commons on the timeframes and Parliamentary processes required to make any changes and provide more certainty. He told us that the House Commissions had sought additional assurance work ahead of a June … Read more
Government Response
The Clerks commit to implement the recommendation where it is within their powers to do so. They note the timeframe for debates has been achieved, and that they are committed to meeting the indicative timeframe in the Commissions' Report, but that laying regulations is not within their control.
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12 Recommendation Accepted
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The Commissions intend to put indicative resolutions based on this report to Members and Peers...
The Commissions intend to put indicative resolutions based on this report to Members and Peers before the summer 2022 recess. The Clerk of the House explained that formalising the Commissions’ proposal would require the Leader of the House of Commons … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments commit to implement this recommendation, where it is within their powers to do so, aiming to meet the Commissions’ timeframe for drafting the necessary regulations in autumn 2022.
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13 Recommendation Accepted
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The Sponsor Body told us it has not estimated the costs associated with dissolving itself,...
The Sponsor Body told us it has not estimated the costs associated with dissolving itself, which will depend on what the changes to the governance arrangements and proposed work look like. Depending on their grade, its staff have notice periods … Read more
Government Response
The Accounting Officers agree with the Committee’s recommendation. There are already processes in place within Parliament, the Sponsor Body and Delivery Authority to avoid nugatory spend when making investment decisions.
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14 Conclusion Deferred
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In February 2022, the House of Commons Commission proposed that the sponsor function should transfer...
In February 2022, the House of Commons Commission proposed that the sponsor function should transfer to a “new, separate department serving both Houses”, with its head formally accountable to the Clerk of the House or the Clerks of both Houses … Read more
Government Response
The Committee’s recommendation is for Parliament itself. It is therefore not for the Accounting Officers to give a substantive response.
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15 Conclusion Deferred
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On 14 June 2022, the Commissions published the areas where they sought the Houses agreement.
On 14 June 2022, the Commissions published the areas where they sought the Houses agreement. This included that the Sponsor Body should be replaced, and that the sponsorship function, now termed client function, would be brought in-house to Parliament for … Read more
Government Response
The government states that this recommendation is for Parliament itself and that it is therefore not for the Accounting Officers to give a substantive response. They note that the Commissions have provided a report to both Houses in order to support their decision-making.
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16 Recommendation Accepted
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The Clerk of the House of Commons explained that the technical capacity needed to take...
The Clerk of the House of Commons explained that the technical capacity needed to take on the Sponsor Body’s role was well beyond anything within the House administrations’ in-house resource. He suggested there will need to be a professional client … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments commit to ensuring the new Client Team has the right skills and expertise, assessing capability and capacity gaps within the sponsor function, and applying TUPE legislation to mitigate the risk of losing staff.
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17 Conclusion Accepted
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In terms of the Clerks’ role, Members of both Houses value their expertise in terms...
In terms of the Clerks’ role, Members of both Houses value their expertise in terms of procedural knowledge, but they may not have the requisite skills to oversee the delivery function (the Delivery Authority) in a complex programme with multiple … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments commit to implement this recommendation, and the Delivery Authority will remain in place and independent. An interim CEO will assess capability and capacity gaps within the sponsor function.
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18 Conclusion
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We questioned the Clerk of the House of Commons on the House administration’s performance managing...
We questioned the Clerk of the House of Commons on the House administration’s performance managing similar programmes. The expected cost of the Elizabeth Tower refurbishment has roughly tripled, from £29 million set out in the outline business case in 2016 … Read more
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19 Recommendation Accepted
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We also questioned the House administrations’ protocols on how they to responded to safety incidents...
We also questioned the House administrations’ protocols on how they to responded to safety incidents during works.46 On 19 November 2021, contractors working in the Speaker’s private apartments identified a release of asbestos between 23 October and 27 October 2021.47 … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation, noting that the revised safety escalation protocols were implemented on 6 April 2022 and will be reviewed in October 2022, with annual reviews thereafter.
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20 Conclusion Accepted
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The Clerk of the House of Commons explained the House administrations stood down all works...
The Clerk of the House of Commons explained the House administrations stood down all works on the parliamentary estate on 9 February, in part to check whether the right protocols were in place and understood by the relevant staff.50 He … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s conclusion, stating that the revised safety escalation protocols were implemented on 6 April 2022 and will be reviewed. They have reviewed and updated the existing safety escalation arrangements, implemented improved protocols, delivered training to key staff, and scheduled further reviews.
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21 Conclusion Accepted
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The incident was formally reported to the Health and Safety Executive on 10 February 2022,...
The incident was formally reported to the Health and Safety Executive on 10 February 2022, with relevant trade unions informed on 15 February. The Clerk of the House of Commons acknowledged that the staff affected should have been contacted with … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation, and the revised safety escalation protocols were implemented on 6 April 2022 with a further review scheduled for October 2022 to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
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22 Conclusion Deferred
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In proposing to replace the Sponsor Body, the Commission did not set out what options...
In proposing to replace the Sponsor Body, the Commission did not set out what options were considered for the revised governance and how they differed from existing arrangements.54 The Sponsor Body told us that it has not been involved in … Read more
Government Response
This recommendation is for Parliament, and initial options relating to the governance arrangements for the delivery phase of the programme will be considered as part of the strategic case put to Parliament. The Commissions have provided a report to both Houses in order to support their decision-making.
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23 Conclusion Acknowledged
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In June 2022, the independent review panel recommended that bringing the sponsor function in-house should...
In June 2022, the independent review panel recommended that bringing the sponsor function in-house should be viewed as a pragmatic measure – the sponsor body governance model could be made to work but was unlikely to be viable given the … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the Panel's conclusion that the governance model for the delivery phase will need to be separately considered and confirmed after the scope and preferred delivery strategy is agreed, stating that governance structures will be considered in the development of the strategic case.
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24 Conclusion
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The Clerk of the House told us that he expected the Infrastructure and Projects Authority...
The Clerk of the House told us that he expected the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to assure the arrangements but recognised that the IPA had no formal role over the Programme.60 Following our March evidence session, the Clerk clarified … Read more
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25 Conclusion
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When we reported on this Programme in October 2020, we found the Sponsor Body had...
When we reported on this Programme in October 2020, we found the Sponsor Body had not engaged sufficiently with Members, Peers, Officials, and staff to clarify how it would reconcile the range of individual views within Parliament. While the Sponsor … Read more
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26 Conclusion Acknowledged
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The Clerk of the House of Commons recognised the challenge of the Programme’s clients—including Members...
The Clerk of the House of Commons recognised the challenge of the Programme’s clients—including Members and the Commissions—not having a single voice.66 In our view, until Parliament can provide a clear steer on what it wants, it is almost impossible … Read more
Government Response
The Clerks of both Houses agree with the Committee’s recommendation to achieve a single set of objectives and requirements, noting it is for both Houses to ultimately agree. The target implementation date for the new two-tier governance structure is the end of the calendar year, subject to endorsement by both Houses of Parliament.
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27 Conclusion Accepted
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On 18 March, the Commissions issued a joint statement setting out nine parameters to guide...
On 18 March, the Commissions issued a joint statement setting out nine parameters to guide forthcoming decisions. This included considering further options to undertake work without decanting and looking at doing work over a shorter period. The statement reaffirmed the … Read more
Government Response
The Sponsor Body CEO and the Delivery Authority CEO accept this recommendation, stating that plans for commencing intrusive surveys are on track to start in July 2022. These surveys will provide the Delivery Authority with key structural and ground condition information as well as adding to the existing records of asbestos.
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28 Conclusion Acknowledged
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In our October 2020 report, we noted that success for the Programme depended on factors...
In our October 2020 report, we noted that success for the Programme depended on factors outside the Sponsor Body’s control.73 The NAO’s January 2022 report reported 64 Committee of Public Accounts, Restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster, Nineteenth … Read more
Government Response
The Clerks of both Houses agree with the recommendation to achieve a single set of objectives and requirements, noting it is for both Houses to ultimately agree. The target implementation date for the new two-tier governance structure is the end of the calendar year, subject to endorsement by both Houses of Parliament.
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29 Conclusion Acknowledged
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When we last examined the Programme, the House of Commons planned to decant to Richmond...
When we last examined the Programme, the House of Commons planned to decant to Richmond House, creating a temporary chamber.78 We heard that of the £70 million written off when the Commons decided not to pursue this plan, most was … Read more
Government Response
The Clerks of both Houses agree with the Committee’s recommendation regarding risks of interdependent programmes, and the target implementation date for implementing the new two-tier governance structure is the end of the calendar year, subject to endorsement by both Houses of Parliament. The programme board will be the primary instrument for managing risks to the R&R programme, including those related to interdependent programmes.
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30 Conclusion Accepted
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Until February 2022, the Sponsor Body was preparing a business case based on Parliament fully...
Until February 2022, the Sponsor Body was preparing a business case based on Parliament fully moving out of the Palace during the works (known as a ‘full decant’). In December 2020, the House of Commons Commission agreed to ask the … Read more
Government Response
The Sponsor Body CEO and the Delivery Authority CEO accept this recommendation, stating that plans for commencing intrusive surveys are on track to start in July 2022. These surveys will provide the Delivery Authority with key structural and ground condition information as well as adding to the existing records of asbestos.
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31 Recommendation Accepted
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The Sponsor Body returned to the Commissions with its initial analysis on the impact of...
The Sponsor Body returned to the Commissions with its initial analysis on the impact of a continued presence in January 2022.82 In the initial analysis, the Sponsor Body and Delivery Authority assumed that the Commons Chamber, alongside other functions requested … Read more
Government Response
The Sponsor Body CEO and the Delivery Authority CEO accept the recommendation to progress the intrusive surveys during the summer to determine what the asbestos removal plan should be, including whether it is safe to remain in the Palace whilst these works take place, and this is already being implemented, with plans for commencing intrusive surveys on track to start in July 2022.
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32 Conclusion Accepted
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In March 2022, the Delivery Authority explained to us that initial analysis showed that, although...
In March 2022, the Delivery Authority explained to us that initial analysis showed that, although technically possible, continued presence would lead to higher costs and 74 C&AG’s Report, para 3.24 75 C&AG’s Report, Figure 12 and para 3.27 76 C&AG’s … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation regarding risk thresholds, stating that risk management processes are already in place. The Sponsor Body and Delivery Authority accepted the recommendation to progress the intrusive surveys, stating that they are on track to start in July 2022.
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33 Conclusion Acknowledged
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The Delivery Authority has now been tasked with developing new options for undertaking the work...
The Delivery Authority has now been tasked with developing new options for undertaking the work that will involve some continued presence.87 We asked the Clerks if they could manage the risks to users of the building should the House of … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation, and the articulation of threshold for risk during the works, acceptability of trade-offs and impact on the approach to works will accompany the strategic case that will be put to Parliament.
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34 Conclusion Accepted
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In our May evidence session we asked the Delivery Authority whether, given its earlier analysis...
In our May evidence session we asked the Delivery Authority whether, given its earlier analysis of continued presence options, it was comfortable developing these current options. The Delivery Authority told us that it had agreed a task brief to respond … Read more
Government Response
The Sponsor Body CEO and the Delivery Authority CEO accept the recommendation to progress the intrusive surveys during the summer to determine what the asbestos removal plan should be, including whether it is safe to remain in the Palace whilst these works take place, and this is already being implemented, with plans for commencing intrusive surveys on track to start in July 2022.
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35 Conclusion Acknowledged
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Through our work we often see a lack of openness and transparency about programme progress,...
Through our work we often see a lack of openness and transparency about programme progress, performance and decision-making. In January 2021, we concluded it was vital that Parliament’s own major project, the Restoration and Renewal Programme, was an exemplar of … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation regarding sponsor reporting, stating that quarterly R&R progress reports will continue to be published after the new two-tier governance structures are implemented.
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36 Conclusion Acknowledged
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For government major programmes, Accounting Officers are expected to assess the delivery risks, publishing a...
For government major programmes, Accounting Officers are expected to assess the delivery risks, publishing a summary of this assessment, and seek a ministerial direction should they consider a decision they are being asked to implement compromises value for money.94 In … Read more
Government Response
The Clerks broadly agree with the Committee’s recommendation and are aware of the importance of their roles as Accounting Officers. The government commits to publishing the outcome of any future Independent Advice and Assurance Panels that they commission subject to the agreement of the Commissions.
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37 Recommendation Accepted
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Furthermore, the Commission has not yet set out its reason for suggesting the abolition of...
Furthermore, the Commission has not yet set out its reason for suggesting the abolition of the Sponsor Body.99 The Sponsor Body had set out indicative cost and time estimates for the work, and then heard about plans to abolish it … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree to set out the threshold of risk they are willing to accept during the works. The Sponsor Body CEO and the Delivery Authority CEO accept the recommendation to progress the intrusive surveys during the summer to determine the asbestos removal plan.
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38 Conclusion Acknowledged
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To work quickly, Parliament and the Sponsor Body agreed that parliamentary domestic committees, such as...
To work quickly, Parliament and the Sponsor Body agreed that parliamentary domestic committees, such as the finance committees for each house who support the Commissions, would not scrutinise and endorse the Programme’s assessment of the Programme costs and the impact … Read more
Government Response
The CEO of the Sponsor Body and the CEO of the Delivery Authority accept this recommendation and state that the domestic committees of the two Houses are key stakeholders and they intend to build on previous positive examples of engagement with domestic committees and will integrate engagement with them into future planning schedules.
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39 Conclusion Accepted
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We reiterated that significant developments with the Programme should be fully in the public domain...
We reiterated that significant developments with the Programme should be fully in the public domain and received a commitment from the Clerk of the House, that the House will always be told when there is a significant development with the … Read more
Government Response
The Clerk of the House and the Clerk of the Parliaments agree with the Committee’s recommendation, stating that the revised safety escalation protocols were implemented on 6 April 2022 and will be reviewed. They have reviewed and updated the existing safety escalation arrangements, implemented improved protocols, delivered training to key staff, and scheduled further reviews.
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40 Conclusion Accepted
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Following the House administrations being three months late sharing information about a recent asbestos incident,...
Following the House administrations being three months late sharing information about a recent asbestos incident, the Clerk of the House acknowledged staff should have been notified earlier.108 We heard relevant trade union representatives were informed on 15 February, five days … Read more
Government Response
The Clerks agree with the Committee’s recommendation, having implemented revised safety escalation protocols on 6 April 2022 and scheduled a review of their effectiveness for October 2022 with annual reviews thereafter.
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Government Response AI assessment · 34 of 11 classified
Accepted 17
Acknowledged 12
Deferred 4
Not Addressed 1
Total 11 recs + 29 conclusions
Correspondence 4 letters
6 Jul 2022 Correspondence from the House of Commons, House of Lords, Restoration & Renewal Sponsor Body and Delivery Authority to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Tenth report Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster from Session 2022-23
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24 May 2022 Joint Correspondence from Simon Burton, Clerk of the Parliaments, House of Lords and Dr John Benger, Clerk of the House, House of Commons, re Further information following the oral evidence session, Restoration and Renewal: Progress Update, held on Wednesday 11 May 2022, dated 20 May 2022
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25 Apr 2022 Public Accounts Committee—follow-up update on the Restoration and Renewal Programme, March 2022
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30 Mar 2022 Correspondence from Dr John Benger, Clerk of the House of Commons Palace of Westminster, re Further information following the oral evidence session: Restoration and Renewal, held on Monday 14 March 2022, dated 29 March 2022
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