§ Sir Richard BodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations his Department has received relating to the misdirection of funds for the construction of the European Parliament buildings in the Espace Leopold; and if he will request an investigation by the Court of Auditors. [20258]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonWe are aware that allegations have been made of impropriety relating to the construction of the new European Parliament building in Brussels. We understand that the Belgium judicial authorities are conducting an inquiry. Decisions on appropriate follow-up action will be taken when the facts of the case are clear.