§ 54. Mr. SHEPHERD (for Mr. W. BAKER)asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that there is considerable overcrowding in the tax office at Bath; that the area of space per member of the staff is 43 square feet on the first floor and 22 square feet on the second floor; and whether, seeing that there were 187 days of sick leave during the 12 months ending February, 1927, he will cause inquiry to be made with a view to providing adequate accommodation?
§ Captain HACKING (for The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS)I have been asked to reply to the question on behalf of the First Commissioner of Works. The First Commissioner is aware that the tax offices at Bath are congested; a scheme is now under consideration whereby additional accommodation will be afforded.
§ Colonel DAYCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say when a decision will be arrived at?
§ Captain HACKINGAt a very early date.