56. Major NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the difficulty experienced by officers in finding sleeping accommodation in London; and whether some of the larger hotels at present occupied by Government Departments, who are already reducing their redundant staffs, could have their beds replaced and be made immediately available for the accommodation of officers on leave and the reduced staffs of the Departments housed in other quarters?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. This matter has been and is receiving the very serious consideration of the military authorities 3195 in communication with representatives of the Overseas Dominions whose officers are largely concerned. Arrangements have already been made to increase the sleeping accommodation for those on leave in London, and efforts are already being made to secure the return of some of the hotels now in occupation of the Government.