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<p>In the past three years 2,002 mechanical incidents relating to lifts across the
Parliamentary estate have been reported.</p><ul><li>15/12/2020–14/12/2021: 465</li><li>15/12/2021–14/12/2022:
636</li><li>15/12/2021–14/12/2023: 901</li></ul><p><br>A lift refurbishment programme
commenced in 2020 which aims to improve reliability and decrease unplanned downtime
through mechanical upgrades. More than 60 lifts are being refurbished during a six-year
phased approach programme. These lifts are situated within the Palace of Westminster,
Portcullis House, and two outbuildings not on the main estate. The programme is due
to end in 2026.</p>
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