§ 63. Colonel MORDENasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner 686 of Works, whether his attention has been called to the condition of the Chiswick district tax office; whether he is aware that in every room there are cracks and holes in the walls; that the staircase in places appears to be falling away; that in the basement the crack in the scullery is sufficiently large to see the streets outside from within; and that additional accommodation is much required and cannot be supplied owing to the inability of the floors to stand further pressure; and whether he will cause inquiry to be made and immediate action taken?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONThe answer to the first part is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I understand that while there are certain defects in the premises, the structural condition of the building as a whole is sound and the accommodation is adequate for the requirements of the occupying staff. The scullery is not part of the main building which will continue to be kept under observation.