HC Deb 10 July 1984 vol 63 cc523-4W
Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present position with regard to the negotiations for the sale of the former St. George's hospital at Hyde Park corner; and when he expects these to be concluded.

Mr. John Patten

A proposal put forward by the Department's agents under which the Department's interest in the St. George's site is sold to the Grosvenor Estate for a down payment and a subsequent payment based on the development costs of and the rental values achieved by the completed project remains open for acceptance. The Department's agents have sought further information to enable consideration to be given to an alternative proposal put forward by the Grosvenor Estate.