§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he expects the tender board for the rationalisation of his Department's land and buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne to reach a recommendation on choice of tenders; when he expects to make a decision; and if he will communicate his decision to the hon. Members for Newcastle upon Tyne, Central and for Newcastle upon Tyne, East (Mr. Brown). [30427]
§ Mr. HealdA recommendation as to the choice of the preferred supplier for the DSS Newcastle estate development project is due to be made early in June. My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State will make a decision following careful consideration of the recommendation. A copy of the announcement will be placed in the Library.