HC Deb 15 June 1982 vol 25 c235W
Mr. Squire

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes to make any changes in the present arrangements for the management of the overseas diplomatic estate.

Mr. Heseltine

Following an interdepartmental study, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has agreed that responsibility for the management of this estate should pass from the Property Services Agency to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Detailed arrangements for the transfer, effective from 1 April next, are now being worked out. Trade union sides in both Departments are being consulted.