article_snippet: The Houses of Parliament may have to be abandoned if £3billion repairs are not done, the Commons Speaker warned last night.
article_snippet: The cost of repairing the Houses of Parliament could top £3 billion, an examination of options for renovating the historic building has suggested.
article_snippet: The cost of repairing the Houses of Parliament the Houses of Parliament Parliament could top £3 billion, an examination of options for renovating the historic building has suggested .
article_snippet: The present building - home to Houses of Lords since 1847 and the Commons since 1852 - has had no general renovation since repairs of wartime damage in 1945-50, said A 2012 report, adding: 'If the palace were not a listed building of the highest heritage value, the palace were not a listed building of the highest heritage value owners would probably be advised to demolish and rebuild.'