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Palace of Westminster: Lifts

Asked by Sir Christopher ChopeConservativeHouse of Commons CommissionTabled Answered 11 November 2025UIN 88186

The question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, for how many days lift number 77 in the Palace of Westminster has been out of order this year; for what reason it remains out of order; and when it is expected to be operating again.

Answered by Nick Smith

Lift number 77 (HOP77) has been out of order for a total of 51 days in 2025 over four occasions, the most recent of which was 47 days.

HOP 77 was returned to service on 7 November 2025 following the replacement of a printed circuit board which controlled the door opening mechanism.

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