§ 77. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the First Commissioner of Works what alternative accommodation will be available for housing Government Departments and at what cost during the period of construction at Whitehall?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThe question of the alternative accommodation to be occupied by the departments which will be displaced during the period of reconstruction at Whitehall has been receiving consideration for some time, but it is thought inexpedient to make any definite arrangements until it is possible to ascertain with some degree of certainty the date when building operations are likely to commence.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEWhen does the right hon. Gentleman think that he will be able to arrive at a decision?
§ Mr. LANSBURYI am unable to say.
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONHow long is the period of reconstruction likely to be?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThat will depend on many considerations.