HC Deb 02 July 1987 vol 118 c146W
Mr. John Mark Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress of the Property Services Agency in assessing, in relation to the proposed new county court in Birmingham, the relative merits of (a) preserving the existing Citadel and Central hall site in Corporation street and (b) erecting a new building on a separate site; and what representations the Property Services Agency has received on this matter from Birmingham city council.

Mr. Chope

The Property Services Agency (PSA) is considering various options, including the two referred to, for a new county court complex in Birmingham. The Lord Chancellor's Department is fully involved in an appraisal of the various options and a decision is expected shortly.

Apart from normal negotiations, no other representations have been received from Birmingham city council by the PSA.