HC Deb 21 July 1978 vol 954 cc453-4W
Mr. Edward Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on his proposals as to the siting of the European Community Trade Mark Office in London.

Mr. Clinton Davis

In accordance with normal planning procedures an application to Camden borough council is being made by the Property Services Agency for outline planning permission in respect of a building on a prestige site in Bloomsbury Square. Subject to this permission being obtained we shall present our detailed proposals on the siting to our Community partners. I shall keep the House informed of further progress.