§ 43. Mr. ASHLEYasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will explain why, having regard to the interests of economy, £4,500 a year should be paid in Pall Mall for rooms used as offices by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command?
§ Mr. FORSTERIt is necessary for the headquarters of the Eastern Command to be located near at hand, and this was the only suitable accommodation which could be obtained on their removal from the Horse Guards. The amount to be paid has not been agreed, but rests with the Duke Commission.
§ Mr. ASHLEYCould not suitable offices have been found somewhere else in London and not opposite Marlborough House in one of the most highly-rented streets in London?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am informed that this is the only suitable accommodation which could be obtained sufficiently near at hand.