§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the estimated total cost of carrying out the proposals for building an Opera House and National Theatre on the South Bank as recently submitted to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CroslandThe estimated cost of building the proposed Opera House and National Theatre is£9½million. To this has to be added the cost of the proposed sub-structure and surrounds. This has been roughly estimated at£5 million and would include provision for car parking facilities part of which would not be used exclusively for the Opera House and Theatre. These estimates, which are based on present costs, do not include professional fees. These proposals are now under consideration by the Greater London Council and my Department.