§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what professional advice and representations he has received from the Royal Fine Art Commission, or elsewhere, about the effect of the new high Government office block in Horseferry Road upon the London skyline and views of Westminster; and what action he will take to mitigate this effect.
§ Mr. MellishThe Royal Fine Art Commission and the planning authority were consulted on the proposals for this scheme and both concurred in the general principles of development on the lines on which the building is now being constructed.