§ 94. Mr. GILBERTasked the First Com missioner of Works how many depôts his Department has in London and for what goods they are used; and will he state if such buildings are the property of the Government or if any of them are only leased for permanent or temporary use.
§ Sir A. MONDThere are 18 depots used for the storage of furniture and general stores; 5 coal depots and 39 small store-yards used for the storage of small stocks of building materials and ironmongery, fittings, etc. The majority of the depots are Crown property, and the remainder are either requisitioned or held on lease.