To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what works have been undertaken on his Department's property under the Circular 18/84 procedure and its successor since May 1997. (199109)

Planning consents were obtained for:

the refurbishment of the West End of the Government Offices, Great George Street including restoration works to the central circular courtyard, addition of a roof over a western internal courtyard, installation of new lifts and plant, enhanced goods and waste servicing on King Charles Street and associated works;

the refurbishment of part of Trevelyan House, Great Peter Street, London for the Office of Government Commerce; and

the refurbishment of part of Rosebery Court, Norwich also for the Office of Government Commerce.