HC Deb 11 December 1980 vol 995 cc465-6W
Mr. Alton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many architectural competitions were held for public sector buildings in 1979–80.

Mr. Heseltine

Six competitions have been held under RIBA rules for public sector buildings in England and Wales in 1979 and 1980.

Mr. Alton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy on the use of architectural competitions for public buildings.

Mr. Heseltine

I have said that I intend to hold competitions where appropriate, for buildings within my responsibility. I hope that other public authorities will do the same.

I announced three competitions in July, one of which has been launched today and I hope to be able to announce others in due course.

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