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Written question asked by Clive Efford (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Schools: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 12 September 2017 to Question 10246, whether the purchase of the Bowring Sports Ground required the approval of HM Treasury; whether an estimate of the cost of the work by the Environment Agency to relocate flood defences on that site was made prior to purchase; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

Pursuant to the answer to PQ10247, published on 20 September 2017, HM Treasury approval was not required for the exchange of contracts for the Bowring Sports Ground. No estimate of the cost of relocating flood defences was made prior to the exchange of contracts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106495
Session
2017-19
Related items
Sportsgrounds: Eltham
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Costs Construction Flood control Environment Agency Sales Schools
Link
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