HC Deb 02 February 1981 vol 998 c49W
Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the value of office building for Government purposes at present under construction (a) in London and (b) elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The total estimated costs—at 1980 survey prices—of office building for the common service estate currently under construction is £1.3 million in London and £9.3 million elsewhere.

Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much was spent on the provision of Government offices between 1974 and 31 December 1980.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The total amount spent on new construction of Government offices for the common service estate for the period requested is £273 million at 1980 survey prices.