§ Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) why he does not plan to set up an inquiry to investigate the reasons why £319,000 of public funds were absorbed in nugatory rent and rates on Northgate House, Derby, which has remained unoccupied since December 1976;
(2) at what level the Property Services Agency was authorised to enter into commitments to acquire a lease for Northgate 73W House, Derby, for the administration of a wealth tax, before legislation was laid to Parliament.
§ Mr. ShoreI have nothing to add to the replies I gave to the hon. Member on 19 March. —[Vol. 964, c. 421.]