§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has for the development of the Government conference centre planned on the Broad Sanctuary site.
§ Mr. HeseltineThe diaphragm wall has been completed. I expect soon to invite tenders for the rest of the substructure, incorporating the extension to the Parliamentary telephone exchange, at a cost of £3.2 million, for which there is provision in present public expenditure plans, and I propose to explore how the conference centre itself could be financed from the private sector.
860WThe Government's decision to enhance our anti-armour capability by the purchase of Challenger tanks should leave no doubt about our determination to maintain the effectiveness of our contribution to Alliance forces in this crucial area.