HC Deb 15 June 1992 vol 209 c374W
Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how much he is spending on the rental of accommodation in London for his Department; and what is the highest rental charge he is paying per square foot for accommodation.

Mr. Eggar

My Department occupies property in London which is allocated to it by the Department of Environmental Property Holdings which is responsible for paying rentals to landlords. Rental charges are the responsibility of my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the cost of the refurbishment of his Department's accommodation in London.

Mr. Eggar

I do not have firm plans to pay for refurbishing accommodation in London.