VENTILATION IN PORTCULLIS HOUSE

Early day motion 30, tabled 26 June 2001 by Barry Gardiner (Labour). Signed by 14 members.

That this House notes the immense discomfort that staff are suffering in Portcullis House due to the total lack of ventilation and a working air-conditioning system; notes that there has been a lack of communication with staff and honourable Members about the failure of the ventilation system and the work being undertaken to resolve it; notes that the heat is exacerbated on the fifth floor due to the design of the building that does not allow windows to be opened; further notes that compensation should be sought from the designer of the ventilation system for their failure to deliver a system conducive to a good working environment; and urges that all necessary action be taken to resolve this problem as an immediate priority.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Labour/Co-operative 1.