§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he is giving to acquiring new premises in central London for use by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeThe Property Services Agency constantly has under review the accommodation needs of all Government departments in central London, including the Ministry of Defence. Its aim is to meet such needs as economically as possible. Where this requires the acquisition of new accommodation from the market, negotiations are always conducted on a strictly commercial, and therefore confidential basis.