§ Lord Cullen of Ashbourneasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have now received the consultant's report on the feasibility of leasing vacant apartments at Hampton Court Palace to substantial companies with a United Kingdom base, for use as company flats; and whether they will make a statement.
§ Lord SkelmersdaleYes, I have received the consultants' report. They have concluded that there is scope for a viable scheme, though there would inevitably be important historical and architectural constraints. The cost of the associated works would have to be contained within public expenditure planning controls. The report needs to be very carefully considered, taking account of recent events at Hampton Court Palace. I will announce the Government's decisions in due course.