asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what approach he has made to the Greater London Authority for the transfer of the Middlesex Guildhall to the control of his Department.

Exploratory discussions have taken place at official level.

May we have an assurance that finality will be reached in this matter before next May Day? When is it likely to be?

I cannot give a date. I have said that the discussions are exploratory, and they may take a little time.