HC Deb 25 April 1918 vol 105 cc1100-1
9. Captain CARR-GOMM

asked the First Commissioner of Works how many applications for additional office accommodation are now awaiting the sanction of the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation; and how many of these are applications for buildings in London?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Sir Alfred Mond)

At the present moment there are twelve demands for accommodation. All are in London, and all have been made since I replied to a similar question of the hon. and gallant Member on 21st February last. There are a number of other demands of minor importance in London and the provinces which are being dealt with as a part of the ordinary routine of my Department.

Captain CARR-GOMM

Am I to understand that the demands arc the same which were declared by the right hon. Gentleman to be before the Committee in February last?

Sir A. MOND

Not at all. These are new demands.

Mr. PRINGLE

Is there any likelihood of these demands ceasing?

Sir A. MOND

I cannot tell the hon. Member when they will cease. It will depend, of course, on the War.

Mr. T. WILSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman assure himself that the buildings already taken are fully utilised?

Sir A. MOND

I have no reason to suspect anything else.

10. Captain CARR-GOMM

asked what office buildings have been provided for the Ministry of Propaganda; and whether any special garage has been provided for this Ministry?

Sir A. MOND

The only premises which have been acquired for the Ministry of Information are the Howard Hotel, Norfolk Street. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. PRINGLE

Is this hotel required for the purpose of sending pictorial postcards to people all over the country?

Sir A. MOND

The hotel is required for the Ministry of Information.

Mr. PRINGLE

That is what the Ministry of Information is doing.