§ Mr. DevlinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what factors will be considered in deciding the future use of county hall; and when the matter falls to be determined.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe Government will be making a statement on this subject shortly. It will take account of the agreement which the London residuary body have already entered into for the sale of the Riverside building, with an option to withdraw by 31 December of this year, and the financial and wider considerations relating to any alternative proposal for the occupation of the whole county hall site.