Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Thangam Debbonaire Excerpts
Thursday 18th January 2018

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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My hon. Friend is a keen advocate for his constituency. That is precisely the reason why we need to discuss affordability and value for taxpayers’ money as we seek to restore this Palace of Westminster, which is old and in a bad state of repair.

Thangam Debbonaire Portrait Thangam Debbonaire (Bristol West) (Lab)
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Following the restoration and renewal debate, may we have a debate in Government time about making this place and all public buildings truly autism-friendly?

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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The hon. Lady raises a good point. In looking at restoration and renewal, there is no doubt that considering issues such as autism-friendliness and making facilities appropriate for other disabilities will be absolutely vital should we decide to spend the money to repair this place.