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Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Malloch-Brown (Labour) on Monday, 22 October 2007.


Embassies

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What proposals there are to sell the British embassies in Paris and Washington DC; and whether any consideration is being given to such sales.
Answer

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has no plans to sell either of the office or residence buildings in Paris or Washington. Sales and purchases of property do, however, play an important part in getting value for the taxpayer in response to changing operational needs and estate performance, so we keep the estate under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5542; 695 c78WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
France Sales USA Embassies British Embassy Washington British Embassy Paris
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk