§ 8. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made in the erection of the new buildings of the League of Nations; whether any additional construction has taken place since the foundation stone was laid in September; and what is the reason for the continued delay?
Mr. A. HENDERSONNo actual work of construction has taken place since the laying of the foundation stone owing to certain difficulties which have been encountered by the Building Committee, chiefly in regard to the acoustics of the Assembly Hall. The architects hope to submit final plans, with detailed estimates, by the end of May or the beginning of June, and it should be possible for the actual work of construction to begin in the autumn. Certain preliminary drainage work will be started within the next few weeks. Meanwhile arrangements are being made for inviting and allotting tenders.