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The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Gardiner of Kimble)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 June 2025

Debate

Palace of Westminster: Restoration and Renewal

Contribution

My Lords, interestingly, when the public were surveyed in March, 74% of them supported the preserving of the building for future generations. We should have confidence that this building represents across the world a very important feature—democracy—and how that should function and flourish. Clearly, it is important that we work with large companies and SMEs, encourage apprentices and create a range of employment opportunities and careers in what will be one of the most dramatic restoration projects across the world. We should be confident. They are all very good reasons for working with business to ensure that we get the best result for the nation. We should get on with it as soon as possible.

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