§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the initial or annual cost of extra office space acquired by the Civil Service in Scotland in 1977.
§ Mr. MarksOffice accommodation is provided by the Property Services Agency of the Department for central Government Departments and agencies by new building and purchasing or leasing. The capital cost and annual rent of the net extra space acquired in Scotland in 1977 was respectively £2,644,000 and £690,000.