HC Deb 22 January 1968 vol 757 c20W
81. Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what was the total area of office accommodation used by Government Departments within the city and county of Bristol on 16th January, 1968; how much of this was freehold and how much leasehold; and what is the annual total of rent and rates involved.

Mr. Mellish

About 560,000 sq. ft. net, of which 270,000 sq. ft. was freehold and 290,000 sq. ft. leasehold. The annual total of rent and rates is about £240,000.