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Fifty-Second Report - Restoration & Renewal of the Palace of Westminster – 2023 Recall
Public Accounts Committee
HC 1021
Published 17 May 2023
Conclusions (2)
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
During this time, the House Administrations also worked to transition from the former Sponsor Body into the R&R Client Team. We have previously highlighted the risk that delays to changing the programme governance, and continuing uncertainty, could lead to a loss of vital capability from within the Sponsor Body and …
Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines future programme milestones for presenting a strategic case and developing costed proposals but does not address the committee's specific observations regarding challenges in staff transition, loss of leadership, and difficulties in recruiting to key roles within the R&R programme.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
We have previously expressed concern that the Clerks do not have the expertise or the capacity to successfully oversee a large infrastructure project of this cost and complexity. Their previous experience overseeing work on, for example, Elizabeth Tower shows how challenging this can be, with renovation set to cost £86 …
Government Response Summary
The response repeats the committee's concern that the Clerks do not have the expertise or the capacity to successfully oversee a large infrastructure project, but does not offer a response or action.