§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what is the estimated amount to be spent in 1993–94 on rent and other costs associated with the offices of his Department in 2–4 Cockspur street, London.
§ Mr. Brooke[holding answer 29 October 1993]: The rents paid for Government offices are a commercial-in-confidence matter between the Government and their landlords. The Department will pay £255,000 to Property Holdings in respect of services charges for Cockspur street and £797,000 in contributions in lieu of rates in 1993–94.