§ Mr. Sainsburyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his latest estimate of the initial construction cost and rent payable per square metre for new Government office buildings in central London.
§ Mr. Denis HowellNo new Government office buildings are under construction in central London, but the latest estimate is between £490 and £540 per square metre, gross.
Rents for new office buildings in central London are between £108–£118 per square metre—agents letting area.