HC Deb 28 January 1977 vol 924 c810W
Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much has been spent on the new Government Press Offices in Little St. James's Street, London, S.W.1.

Mr. Denis Howell

The contract has not been completed but the expected cost is £830,000.

Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much usable square footage has been taken for the new Government Press offices in Little St. James's Street, London, S.W.I; what is the cost per square foot; and how long a lease has been obtained.

Mr. Denis Howell

Terms have been agreed for a seven-year lease of usable space amounting to 23,450 sq. ft. at the new Government Press Centre in Little St. James's Street. It is not the practice to disclose the financial details of commercial transactions.