§ Mr. Rhodri MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what is the total area of Crickhowell House occupied by(a) the Prescription Pricing Unit, (b) Information Technology and Health Solutions Wales Group and (c) Contracts and Supplies; and what is the rent paid per square foot where it differs from the rent level for Crickhowell House as a whole; [41769]
(2) pursuant to his answer of 6 May 1998, Official Report, column 416, what rent he has agreed for Crickhowell House for the next five years as a percentage of the rent currently paid by the market-tested sections of WHCSA occupying areas of Crickhowell House; and what are the two levels of rent expressed in pounds per square foot per annum. [41770]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesThe rent for Crickhowell House for the next 5 years shows no increase on the current level, ie £16 per square feet (£172.22 per sq.m). The other 95W matters raised are the responsibility of the Welsh Health Common Services Authority and I have asked the Chief Executive to write to my Friend.
§ Mr. Rhodri MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 6 May 1998,Official Report, column 416, what flexibility is built into the leases he is proposing to take on Crickhowell House on behalf of the National Assembly as regards (a) break clauses, (b) privity of contract, (c) repairs and insurance and (d) permission to sub-let or assign. [41771]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesThere are no break clauses in the leases on Crickhowell House. In common with Government office accommodation, it is intended that leases will be held in the name of the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, with all ownership responsibilities vested in me. The leases contain full repairing obligations and I have dispensation to self insure. The existing provisions to sub-let or assign the lease remain constant.