1 true 1 Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL) Tabled 2019-01-04 HL12425 Big Ben 2017/19 The Senior Deputy Speaker 204 2019-01-07T13:17:32.077Z <p>The Elizabeth Tower refurbishment project, with a budget of £61 million jointly funded by the two Houses, is intended to conserve and prevent further deterioration of the Elizabeth Tower, including the Great Clock; ensure its fire safety compliance; improve the health and safety of the Elizabeth Tower for Members, staff and the public; improve the security and the efficiency of emergency evacuations; and improve the efficiency of the tours in the Elizabeth Tower. No works are required to be undertaken on the Great Bell (“Big Ben”) itself. The project is due for completion in 2021.</p><p><br>Work on the project is progressing well. For instance, all elements of the Great Clock, and all cast iron roof components, have been removed from the Tower for conservation work and glazing, gilding and paint stripping work are continuing. Work on restoring the original colour scheme for the clock dials is well advanced. Arrangements have been made to ensure the Great Bell is sounded to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, and to ring in the New Year on New Year’s Eve. <br> <br>The Finance Committee receives regular updates on the progress of the project.</p><p> </p> Lord Trefgarne 2018-12-18 Biography information for Lord Trefgarne House of Lords 2 HL12425 Ordinary 2019-01-07T13:49:03.360Z 2018-12-18 1 57 true House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL12425 2019-01-07T13:17:32.077Z 2018-12-18T21:56:10.907Z 2018-12-18T22:06:13.048Z To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what assessment he has made of the progress of works being carried out on Elizabeth Tower, including Big Ben; and when he expects those works to be completed. false 10 0 1