§ 42. Mr. KINGasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he has information that Stafford House has been purchased by a gentleman who intends to offer it to the nation; whether a definite offer has been made; and whether any information can be given on this matter?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The First Commissioner regrets that he cannot make any statement on this matter at present.
§ Mr. KINGIn order to allay difficulties and rumours, can the hon. Gentleman say whether it is intended to make this an official residence for the Government Whips?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe answer given to the question was that the hon. Member could not make any statement.