Fifty-Second Report - Restoration & Renewal of the Palace of Westminster – 2023 Recall
Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee
HC 1021
17 May 2023
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Fifty-second report from Session 2022-23 · published 21 Jul 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
£270 million spent, with a pilot project planned to address uncertainties and engage public.
Conclusion
To date, the Delivery Authority has spent £270 million, with much of this on developing the previous schemes and preparing the business case prior to the programme being paused in 2022. It is now developing a wider range of options …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the work on a potential R&R pilot, stating that principles have been agreed and potential projects are being developed and assessed for consideration by the Client Board in the autumn.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Insufficient information on costs and decant options hinders Parliament's strategic decisions.
Conclusion
In 2020, the NAO reported that to reduce the likelihood of previous decisions being reopened, decisions should be based on the best available evidence, be transparent and make clear the cost and timing implications of alternatives.67 We challenged the witnesses …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's concern regarding information sufficiency, detailing ongoing efforts such as quarterly reports, published meeting minutes, an information hub, and a comprehensive engagement plan to keep Members informed leading up to strategic decisions.
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