Member

Construction costs are bound to rise because this is an historical site. Victoria Tower Gardens is very close to the river. If noble Lords have walked there, they will know that the ground oozes underfoot when it is raining and it is a fair bet that obstacles relating to water and archaeological finds will emerge if digging ever starts. About £20 million has been spent so far, with nothing to show for it. There is a specific charity fundraising for the private element, but we have heard nothing about its success. Can the Minister tell us how the funding has been settled and how much has been raised privately, and from where?