Why Does London's Houses of Parliament Use a Style Based

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Short Answer

Why does London's Houses of Parliament use a style based on that of the Gothic period (that is, why was this style considered appropriate for a government building)?

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Definitions:

Legal Defence

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Pay Equity Act

Legislation aimed at eliminating gender and other discrimination in the compensation and employment practices.

Comparable Value

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