§ 13. Mr. GODFREY LOCKER-LAMPSONasked what steps were taken to ensure the lease of premises for the purpose of administration of the National Insurance Act being effected at as reasonable a cost as possible?
Mr. BENNEvery precaution was taken to ensure that these buildings were acquired at the least possible cost. The inquiries and negotiations were conducted by responsible officers very experienced in such work. It may safely be said that every building in London which was at all suitable and which was for sale or hire at the time was fully and carefully considered. The final decision was made in consultation with the officials concerned.