TAXPAYERS are facing a £150,000 bill to cover the MPs’ green benches at the House of Commons, we can reveal.
Officials are seeking a supplier of “leather hides” to “repair and re-upholster” seat-cushions and backrests.
Officials are seeking to ‘repair and re-upholster’ seat-cushions and backrests in the House of Commons – which would lead to a £150,000 bill for taxpayersAlamyThe contract for the work in the historic chamber, which is out to tender, would start next month and last five years.