HC Deb 29 April 1914 vol 61 cc1675-6
21. Mr. CHARLES PRICE

asked whether the principal architect of His Majesty's Office of Works in Edinburgh is retiring; if so, from what cause; whether his successor has been appointed; and what is to be the position and status of the office under the new appointment?

Mr. BENN

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The retirement is voluntary in the ordinary course at the age of sixty. No successor has yet been appointed. No change is contemplated in the position and status of the office.

Mr. FREDERICK WHYTE

Is it not the case that the Office of Works proposes to transfer the Edinburgh office to London?

Mr. BENN

I have not seen that statement in the Press. The facts are as stated in my answer.