HC Deb 19 November 1990 vol 181 c25W
Mr. Caborn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the cost of the carpet in the foyer of the National Curriculum Council's new building in Skeldergate, York.

Mr. Eggar

There is no carpet in the foyer of the National Curriculum Council's new building in Skeldergate, York.

Mr. Caborn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many staff work in the National Curriculum Council's new building in Skeldergate, York.

Mr. Eggar

The number of staff currently working in the National Curriculum Council's new headquarters in York is 83. The building is also used for meetings of NCC's council, curriculum committees, task groups and conferences.

Mr. Caborn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the cost of the lease of the National Curriculum Council's new building in Skeldergate, York.

Mr. Eggar

The annual rent of the National Curriculum Council's new headquarters is currently under review, but is likely to be in the region of £250,000 plus VAT.

Mr. Caborn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the capital cost of equipment and furnishings for the National Curriculum Council's new building in Skeldergate, York.

Mr. Eggar

The cost of the fixtures, fittings and furnishings of the National Curriculum Councils new headquarters is likely to be £560,000.