§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State Wales what he is proposing to do with the former Coal Exchange in Cardiff which was scheduled to be the site for the Welsh Assembly; and how much money has been spent on the building to date.
§ Mr. MarksI have been asked to reply.
The estimated cost of converting the Exchange building for use by the Welsh Assembly is £3,500,000 of which some £42,000 has been spent on preparatory work. The building is held on a 20-year lease with a break after 10 years. The future use of the building will be a matter for further consideration.