HC Deb 10 February 1930 vol 235 cc14-5
56. Mr. REMER

asked the First Commissioner of Works what Departments will be housed in the new Government offices to be built in Whitehall; and whether he will consider the transfer to the new offices of the staff now at Sanctuary Buildings so as to terminate the occupation of Sanctuary Buildings?

59. Sir KENYON VAUGHAN-MORGAN

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will give particulars, in connection with the contemplated new construction and rebuilding in Whitehall and on the Embankment, of the proposed new building line on the Embankment frontage?

60. Mr. W. J. BROWN

asked the First Commissioner of Works what progress, if any, has been made with the scheme for a new Government building on the Whitehall site?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)

The question of the erection of a new building to house departmental staffs on the Whitehall Gardens—Montagu House site is still under consideration but no decision has yet been taken on this proposal or on the proposal to vary the building line on the Thames Embankment. Until a decision has been reached on this question it is obviously impossible for me to state what Departments can be housed in the building.

Sir W. DAVISON

Will the right hon. Gentleman place a plan of any proposed variation of the frontage of the Embankment in the library and tea room before any steps are taken, so that hon. Members may have an opportunity of considering the matter?

Mr. LANSBURY

It is certain that no alteration can be made in the building line without the permission of the House, and whoever is in charge of the Department will take the steps suggested by the hon. Member.