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House of Lords: Old Palace Yard

House of Lords written question – answered at on 18 July 2002.

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Photo of Lord Faulkner of Worcester Lord Faulkner of Worcester Labour

asked the Chairman of Committees:

What the plans are for the forthcoming road improvement works for Old Palace Yard, and on the crossing arrangements in Abingdon Street.

Photo of Lord Tordoff Lord Tordoff Chairman of Committees, House of Lords

The Old Palace Yard project (part of the World Squares for All project) is due to be completed by 14 October 2002. Phase 3, which will take place over the Summer Recess, involves the resurfacing of the carriageway. As part of the work, the pedestrian crossing opposite 7 Old Palace Yard will be simplified, a straight crossing replacing the present dog-leg. Work on the crossing will be carried out and paid for by Westminster City Council, following representations made by the Parliamentary Estates Directorate.

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