HC Deb 10 February 1931 vol 248 c206
50. Mr. DOUGLAS HACKING

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will instruct the Howard Frank Committee to include the proposals for new Government buildings in Whitehall in their investigations and to report upon their desirability?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

The Committee has concluded its investigations.

Mr. HACKING

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider setting up some other form of inquiry before a definite decision is taken to spend this huge sum of money?

Mr. SNOWDEN

It was decided some time age that we should proceed with this work, and I believe my right hon. Friend the First Commissioner of Works has already introduced a Bill for this purpose.

Captain MACDONALD

Is the necessity for these buildings so urgent that the Government cannot delay?