When asked, the IPA stated that it could not see a reason why it could not provide further assurance over the programme, if asked to by Parliament.59 When we reported on the programme in October 2020, we welcomed the decision of the Sponsor body to engage with the IPA and were keen that it continued to proactively seek the IPA’s advice.60 57 Letter from Infrastructure and Projects Authority dated 14 December 2020, page 1 58 Q 19 59 Qq 54, 55 60 Committee of Public Accounts, Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster, Nineteenth report of Session 2019–21, HC 549, 2 October 2020, Conclusions and recommendations para 4 16 Lessons from major projects and programmes