§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if any building or alteration works connected with the proposals made by the development group took place in county hall before 8 October.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-Amory[holding answer 16 October 1990]: I have no knowledge of any such works.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the future of county hall.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-Amory[holding answer 16 October 1990]: Following publication on 24 July of the inspector's report of an inquiry into planning appeals to the proposed redevelopment of county hall my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has invited the applicants to submit amendments to the planning application by 7 November. If there is occasion to do so he will reopen the inquiry before determining the application. It remains the responsibility of the London residuary body to dispose of the property in the interests of London charge payers.