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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
01 December 2022
Lead MP
Barry Sheerman
Debate Type
General Debate
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Barry Sheerman raised concerns about parliamentary works sponsor body in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Questioned whether the Sponsor Body is taking steps to ensure that construction related to restoration and renewal of the Parliamentary Estate will make use of the River Thames.
Edward Leigh
Con
Gainsborough
Responded that the restoration and renewal programme is considering innovative methods, including making use of river access. The delivery authority is already undertaking feasibility studies on how to make more use of the river.
Emphasised the opportunity for a Thames renaissance through increased traffic and its role as the main concourse of London, both for Parliament and the new holocaust memorial building.
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