Palace of Westminster

Debate between Viscount Montgomery of Alamein and Lord Brabazon of Tara

Monday 29th November 2010 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Montgomery of Alamein]

Turning to a different aspect of the building, can the noble Lord tell us what is happening about the cellars, because they have historically—especially 400 years ago—been the source of trouble? Perhaps there may be some special interest there.

[The Chairman of Committees]

My Lords, I hope that the cellars will no longer be a source of trouble. Of course, it was not this building where that happened, it was its predecessor. The cellars are now crammed full of old pipes, wiring and, in particular, asbestos, of which there is a lot. All that is having to be dealt with.