Written Question·House of Commons Commission·UIN 119824

Palace of Westminster: Asbestos

Tabled: 11 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Sir Christopher Chope

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what works are currently being undertaken to remove or isolate asbestos in the Palace of Westminster; and how many operatives are engaged in those works.

Answer

Nick Smith

Over the last 12 months, a total of 40 tasks has been carried out by the Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor within the Palace of Westminster to seal, encapsulate, or remove asbestos containing materials.Asbestos removal will take place as part of mainte...

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