§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the progress of the British Urban Development Services Unit of his Department since January; and whether the Saudi Arabian project has now been finalised.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettBUDSU continues to develop its capabilities, and has responded to requests for advice on various aspects of urban development from a number of countries. The Unit's proposals for the project in Saudi Arabia previously referred to are still being considered by the Saudi Arabian Government, who have also asked BUDSU to submit proposals for another major consultancy.