HC Deb 29 April 2003 vol 404 cc324-5W
Keith Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the decision to sell the Commonwealth Institute's building; and what benefits the sale will bring to the institute. [109399]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The decision to put the site of the Commonwealth Institute on the market has been taken by its Trustees.

Keith Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many bidders have announced an interest in buying the Commonwealth Institute building. [109402]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

This is a matter for the Trustees of the Commonwealth Institute which is an independent limited company with charitable status.

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