Written question asked by Lord Denning (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 December 1996. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 9 December 1996 on behalf of the Property Advisers to the Civil Estate.

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Howe, Earl

Question

Further to the Answer of the Earl Howe on 26th November and the letter from Mr.Borrett (WA 7), whether attempts have been made for some years to find an alternative use for the Public Record Office building in Chancery Lane; whether these efforts have met with success; and whether the prospect is that, if no purchaser is found, the property may remain vacant and unused indefinitely. - Text of letter from Mr Neil Borrett of Property Advisers to the Civil Estate dated 5th December 1996.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

576 c73-4WA

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Central government Buildings Listed buildings Public Record Office