§ Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he can indicate the progress of his inquiries about private financing for the planned international conference centre at Broad Sanctuary; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HeseltineIn the light of a report made to me by Messrs. Healey and Baker, I propose to accept an offer of direct finance made by the Pearl Assurance Company Ltd subject to our reaching agreement on detailed terms. I expect construction of the centre to start in April next year.