In reply to dougair:
Read the news report Doug.
http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/
The speculative reasons for such a move and collaboration are outlined. But as Dave Turnbull says, there are no plans, although the AC and the BMC have discussed this issue.
I think that the real movers and shakers are not BMC officers, but others within the climbing community who are speculating and wish to see a showcase British Climbing HQ that is not only offices but would incorporate a space for lectures, meetings, exhibitions, libraries, cafe etc and that would re-re-emphasise the role of alpinism in British Climbing.
As regards Angela Smith's early day motion, she did this without the collaboration of the BMC so I have been told. As the news report states EDM's,
"drawing attention to specific events or campaigns, and demonstrating the extent of parliamentary support for a particular cause or point of view."
So it looks like she is highlighting Sheffield's important role in British Climbing as well as BMC's and AC's in the hope that.........?