Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Documents required by the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019

02 June 2020 · Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body

Proposed by Damian Hinds Con East Hampshire

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body and the R&R Delivery Authority have been established.
  • Key agreements required under the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019 have been approved.
  • Updates on actions taken to date in compliance with the Act are provided.

Issue summary

The statement informs the House about the establishment of the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body and the R&R Delivery Authority, as well as the approval of key agreements required under the Act.

Action requested

No specific action is requested; rather, the minister provides updates on actions taken to date in compliance with the Act, including the establishment of bodies, approvals of documents, and timelines for reviews.

Key facts

  • The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body was established as a corporate body by section 2 of the Act on 8 April.
  • The R&R Delivery Authority was established by the Sponsor Body to carry out the works.
  • The Programme Delivery Agreement (PDA) was approved on 18 May and will be reviewed after six months.
  • A consultation strategy for Members of both Houses was published by 3 June, approved in April and noted by Commissions in May.
  • The Parliamentary Relationship Agreement (PRA) with the Sponsor Body sets out working arrangements during the works and was approved in April.
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