HC Deb 29 January 1987 vol 109 c361W
Mr. Fisher

asked the Minister for the Arts (1) what valuation he has received on the land acquired by Her Majesty's Government on behalf of the Royal Opera house;

(2) whether he has received a valuation of the land acquired by Her Majesty's Government on behalf of the Royal Opera house in the last 12 months.

Mr. Luce

I have received no valuation. The Arts Council purchased the site in 1975 out of voted funds; joint ownership is currently vested in the council and the Royal Opera house, and valuation is a matter for them.

Mr. Fisher

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will make public the terms of the trust deed covering the land acquired by Her Majesty's Government on behalf of the Royal Opera house in 1974.

Mr. Luce

The parties to the trust deed are the Arts Council and the Royal Opera house. I will consult them and write to the hon. Member.