BercowJohn Bercow said it would be a 'huge pity ' if MPs have to 'abandon the site ' He said keeping it 'fit for purpose ' would require 'not inconsequential sum ' Mr John Bercow said £3bn figure was 'realistic ' and possibly 'on cautious side ' A 2012 report found asbestos was present in palace and original roofs were no longer watertight .
John Bercow said it would be a 'huge pity ' if MPs have to 'abandon the site ' He said keeping it 'fit for purpose ' would require 'not inconsequential sum ' Mr Bercow said £3bn figure was 'realistic ' and possibly 'on cautious side ' A 2012 report found asbestos was present in palace and original roofs were no longer watertight .