§ 40. Sir K. WOODasked the First Commissioner of Works whether any decision has yet been arrived at to erect new Government offices on the site of Montagu House and reaching from Whitehall to the Embankment?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)It has been decided to erect new Government offices on the site of Whitehall Gardens and Montagu House, and a Bill to give effect to this decision will be introduced in the Autumn Session.
§ Sir K. WOODCan the right hon. Gentleman give any idea of what the cost of these buildings will be?
§ Mr. LANSBURYNo, but perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will await details.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill any alternative gardens be provided in place of those which will be built over?
§ Mr. LANSBURYI would like the hon. and gallant Gentleman to wait and see the Bill.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGEFor whom are these offices intended?
§ Mr. LANSBURYFor public officials, as sanctioned by this House.