Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 April 2001. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Friday, 27 April 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he expects to sign a contract to move to a new London headquarters. - Including ref to 28 July 2000 354 c1167W.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to sign a contract to move to a new London headquarters. [159398] Mr. Straw: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave my hon. Friend, the Member for Regent's Park and Kensington, North (Ms Buck) on 28 July 2000, Official Report, column 1167W. Contract negotiations for developing the Marsham Street site as a public private partnership project are currently in progress with Anne's Gate Property plc, the preferred bidder. These negotiations are not expected to complete until later this year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 159398; 367 c436W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Contracts Buildings Government departments Home Office Location Offices
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk