HC Deb 27 November 1975 vol 901 cc262-3W
Mr. Kenneth Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what reasons led him to reject the recommendations of his inspector concerning No. 64 Marlborough Place, St. John's Wood, N.W.8, and therefore allow it to be used as a school for the Cuban Embassy until 30th April 1977.

Mr. John Silkin

The reasons for my right hon. Friend's decision were fully set out in the Department's letter of 29th October, a copy of which was sent to the hon. Member.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has acquainted the Cuban Ambassador with his decision concerning 64 Marlborough Place; and whether he has been notified of the Ambassador's acceptance of this decision, that the use of this house for an Embassy school must end by 30th April 1977.

Mr. John Silkin

The Cuban Ambassador's representatives have been advised of my right hon. Friend's decision to grant a time-limited planning permission expiring on 30th April 1977 for a school use at 64 Marlborough Place. I am not aware that this period is inadequate for the Cuban Embassy's needs.