§ 29. Mr. LOUGHasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he is about to commandeer under the Defence of the Realm Act some valuable and high-class residential premises in Cleveland Row, St. James's, for war purposes; if so, to what use he intends to apply this property; and whether, under the existing circumstances, he will postpone taking such action?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER Of WORKS (Sir Alfred Mond)The answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. LOUGHDoes my right hon. Friend mean that he is not going to take over this property, or that he will reconsider the matter?
§ Sir A. MONDNo; I mean what I said. I do not intend to take over the property.
§ Colonel Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BENTINCKCannot the right hon. Gentleman be a little more civil?