Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what progress has been made in locating suitable premises for the proposed Supreme Court. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what progress has been made in locating suitable premises for the proposed Supreme Court. [200066] Mr. Leslie: The Government have previously announced that Middlesex Guildhall and the new wing, Somerset House are under consideration as locations for the Supreme Court. The Government shall continue to investigate the relative qualitative and financial merits of the building options in consultation with the Law Lords, English Heritage and Westminster city council, and will provide an update before the Constitutional Reform Bill reaches this House.

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