Cabinet Office: Public Expenditure
The question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to Cabinet Office Freedom of Information Act response, reference FOI2026/04975 dated 13 April 2026, for what reason £9,164 of repainting was undertaken.
Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds
As has always been the case, refurbishments and maintenance are made periodically. The Government is legally required to maintain the Downing Street buildings to the high standards appropriate to its Grade 1 and 2 listed status in consultation with Historic England. The listed status, as well as security and other relevant factors, significantly add to the cost of maintenance and repairs, compared to normal properties. I'm sure the Hon Member would take issue if the Government allowed grade listed buildings to fall into a state of disrepair.
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