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Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Monday, 5 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 June 2006. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 8 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Commonwealth Institute Building

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the possible implications for other listed buildings of delisting the Commonwealth Institute Building.
Answer

The Commonwealth Institute's role as an international and inter-governmental organisation is unique. Its future is not just a domestic issue, but an international issue of concern to 52 other countries and for these reasons no parallels may be drawn for other listed buildings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
447 c788W; 75823
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Commonwealth Institute Listed buildings
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk