HC Deb 06 June 1919 vol 116 c2417
15. Mr. MACMASTER

asked the First Commissioner of Works if he is aware of the inconvenience to the public arising from the present deficiency of hotel accommodation in London owing to their occupation by Government Departments; and if he will take immediate steps to restore the hotels to their proper use to the advantage of the public generally?

THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Sir Alfred Mond)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; as regards the last part, the execution of the schemes which I now have in hand for the occupation of the Alexandra Palace and King George Hospital by Government staffs will release practically all the hotels in London now held by my Department.

Mr. MACMASTER

How soon?

Sir A. MOND

Within the next few months.