To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will direct the London residuary body not to entertain any use of county hall, other than of a temporary nature, until after the next general election; and if he will make a statement.

[holding answer 16 October 1990]: No.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has regarding damage to the interior and removal of contents from county hall; and if he will make a statement.

[holding answer 16 October 1990]: I am not aware of any damage to county hall.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when was the last occasion that staff from his Department responsible for listed buildings made an inspection of county hall.

[holding answer 16 October 1990]: This is a matter for English Heritage.