§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment who authorised the use of Lancaster house by Mr. Le Pen, Member of the European Parliament and others; what it is to be used for; if it is available for booking by other Members of the European Parliament and hon. and right hon. Members of this House; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. ChopeLancaster house is used mainly for purposes of Government hospitality and, less frequently, for conferences. The rule governing use of the building under successive Governments is that a Minister must be involved in meetings there. The European Parliament has arranged meetings from time to time, and a booking had been taken from it for later this month for an unspecified purpose. That booking has now been cancelled because it does not satisfy the rule.