§ 60. Mr. WATTasked the Minister of Labour, with reference to the new Exchange buildings acquired in Glasgow, whether the present tenants have been informed that they must leave at a very early date; if so, at what date; is he aware that some of these tenants are serving with the forces at the front, while others are dependants of soldiers so serving; and is it intended to evict these?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Bridgeman)The tenancies of the present occupants of the premises expire in the ordinary course at Whitsun term day, and the tenants have received formal notice from the proprietors of the premises to give up the premises on the expiration of their tenancies. The Minister of Labour would be prepared to assent to arrangements being made as far as practicable for allowing them to remain in occupation until the premises are required for the necessary work on alterations. My right hon. Friend is informed that one of the tenants is at present serving with the forces, and that the wife of a soldier is the tenant of another part of the premises. Inquiries are being made whether it would be possible to allow either or both of these tenants to occupy a portion of the premises without seriously interfering with the use of the remainder for the work of the Department.
§ Mr. WATTWill these tenants on their return be allowed to utilise the same premises as they are now utilising?
Mr. BRIDGE MANWe shall endeavour to make arrangements as suitable as possible for them, and I cannot say more.