HC Deb 22 February 1971 vol 812 cc16-7W
70. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he proposes to take following the decision of the Austrian Government to override the recommendation of the international panel of experts that the design of the British firm of architects, Building Design Partnership, be accepted for the United Nations Headquarters and Conference Centre in Vienna.

Mr. Godber

The decision of the Austrian Government to reject the Building Design Partnership's design and the advice of the panel of international experts is naturally a matter for regret. However, I understand that the Austrian Parliament has now set up a committee to look into the matter.