HC Deb 05 February 1918 vol 101 c2059
6. Mr. HUGH LAW

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can say what additional accommodation has been provided in Paris by the French Government since the outbreak of war for the housing of French Government Departments, whether by the erection of new or by the commandeering of existing buildings?

Lord R. CECIL

I am afraid I have no information on the subject, and doubt whether any would be easily obtainable.

Mr. LAW

Will the Noble Lord endeavour to see if the information which has reached him is substantially correct, namely, that no new buildings have been built in Paris, and only three or four buildings have been commandeered, and, if that is so, it seems to have some bearing on our policy?

Lord R. CECIL

If my hon. Friend will Communicate with me, I will see what can be done.

Sir CHARLES HENRY

Could the right hon. Gentleman not get the desired information from the Embassy?

Lord R. CECIL

I will consider that.

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