§ 9. Dr. S. Jegerasked the Minister of Works on which site in Eagle Street a new office block is to be built; when it is intended the work shall be completed; what is the intended floor area: and how much of it will be available for private business occupation.
§ Mr. StokesThe new building will be erected on the site of 28–34, Eagle Street and 68–70, Red Lion Street and should be complete by August, 1951 the net floor area excluding the basement will be 47,250 square feet, of which 7,685 square feet will be available for private business occupation.
§ 10. Dr. S. Jegerasked the Minister of Works which sites in the Borough of Holborn are being considered for purchase to become Crown property and on which offices are to be built for Government use during the next five years.
§ Mr. StokesI am considering the purchase of a site at the corner of Theobalds Road and Southampton Row. No other sites in the Borough of Holborn are being considered for purchase for the erection of offices in the next five years by my Department.
§ 11. Dr. S. Jegerasked the Minister of Works what licences he has granted for the immediate building of office blocks in the Borough of Holborn for private business occupation; and at what addresses.
§ Mr. StokesThree office buildings in Holborn are at present being constructed68W under licence for private business occupation and a fourth has been licensed but not started. They are at 22–24, Ely Place, 88–89, High Holborn, 1–7 Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn, and 49. Red Lion Street.