HC Deb 02 February 1994 vol 236 cc737-8W
Mr. Bayley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what rent the Funding Agency for Schools will pay for its office accommodation in York; and what rent the National Curriculum Council paid.

Mr. Robin Squire

The annual rent for Albion Wharf is £280,724 excluding VAT, which is the sum previously paid by National Curriculum Council. Under the terms of the lease the rent is subject to review every five years with the next review due in June 1995.

Mr. Bayley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what will be the cost of refurbishing premises in York for use by the Funding Agency for Schools; and which organisation will meet the cost of refurbishment.

Mr. Robin Squire

The cost of refurbishing Albion Wharf will be around £650,000 excluding VAT, to be met by the Department out of the budget set aside for the establishment of the Funding Agency for Schools.