Written question asked by Lord Harrison (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 July 2006.

Listed Buildings

Question: What is their response to moves to de-list the grade II listed Commonwealth Institute.

Answer: The Government recognise the importance of the Commonwealth Institute's work to support educational programmes to benefit young people in all 53 Commonwealth countries and that its former headquarters building in Kensington is no longer appropriate for that work. In the light of the unique position of the Commonwealth Institute and the importance that the Government attribute to its work, the Government are considering whether special measures are appropriate in relation to the building, but no final decisions have yet been taken.

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