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New figures show plumbing and pest problems on rise in Parliament

Source: PA Wire

Plumbing and pest problems in Parliament have grown in recent years, according to new figures.

Incidents involving plumbing have more than doubled since 2021, the data shows, while 541 requests for pest control were made on the parliamentary estate in the last year between December 2022 and December 2023.

The figures Treasury spokesperson , who called it “crucial” that the historic site is safe for parliamentarians and staff.

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