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Recommendation 11
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The Programme is at an early stage with a large number of uncertainties.
Conclusion
The Programme is at an early stage with a large number of uncertainties. The actual condition of the Palace, for which there is a lack of documentation, is unknown.22 For Parliament to return to the refurbished Palace in the 2030s as planned, a series of interdependent projects, currently under the control of the parliamentary estates team rather than the Sponsor Body, must be delivered in sequence and on time, including decant arrangements for Members, Peers and staff.23 In addition, as the Sponsor Body does not yet have agreement in the form of a business case for what the Programme is required to undertake, it is currently unable to produce cost and time ranges for the Programme delivery.24 Palace condition
Government Response
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