Campaign group proposed to relocate Parliament to Hull and convert building . parts of Westminster would be converted into luxury affordable flats . One - bedroom flat in iconic building would be available for £ 258 per week . Swimming pool would be built in iconic parliament chambers . Generation Rent suggested relocating MPs and Lords to hull , Yorkshire . Housing campaign group believes this would save £ 120 m over five years . Some 335 councillors rent homes and claim expenses , costing £ 5.21 m in total .
Campaign group proposed to move Parliament to Hull and convert building . Palace of Westminster would be transformed into 364 affordable flats . One-bedroom flat in iconic building would be available for £258 per week . Swimming pool would be built in iconic debating chambers . Generation Rent suggested relocating MPs and Lords to Hull , Yorkshire . Housing campaign group believes this would save £120m over five years . Some 335 MPs rent homes and claim expenses , costing £5.21m in 2013 .