Committee publication · Correspondence · 18 December 2025
Letter from Marianne Cwynarski, Director General (Operations), House of Commons, 16 December 2025
Summary
Marianne Cwynarski, Director General (Operations) for the House of Commons, responds to Finance Committee requests for detailed cost breakdowns on three major parliamentary estate projects: Victoria Tower (including second procurement costs), Elizabeth Tower, and New Palace Yard. She provides the requested information in annexes and offers a briefing session to the Committee.
Key findings
- Committee requested thorough update on Victoria Tower Project costs, including second procurement exercise
- Committee sought summary of Elizabeth Tower and New Palace Yard projects with detailed cost breakdowns beyond previously provided forecasts
- Information has been prepared for potential Committee publication
- Director General offers briefing session to Committee members on all three projects
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ProceduralTopics
parliamentary-estatecapital-projectspublic-finance
Key actors
Marianne Cwynarski, House of Commons, Finance Committee, Steve
Notable line
“I understand that the Committee may wish to publish this information and I can confirm it has been prepared accordingly.”
Key Quotes
“I annex to this letter the information the Committee has requested in relation to all three projects – Elizabeth Tower, Victoria Tower and New Palace Yard.”
“I'd also like to offer you, and any other Committee members, a briefing session on these projects at your convenience.”
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