§ Mr. StanbrookTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied that the developer-built premises leased outside the traditional diplomatic district of Brussels as the new British embassy are of the style, quality, location and construction appropriate for a leading member of the European Community.
§ Mr. SainsburyHer Majesty's proposed new embassy building in Brussels is in an acceptable location being in the same prime diplomatic area as the present embassy. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is in negotiation with the agents for the building and expect to have available shortly full details about the quality of materials and the standard of construction. These aspects will be investigated fully before a legally binding agreement is signed.