§ 64. Mr. MATHERSasked the First Commissioner of Works if he is aware of the expediency, both for the sake of the employment that would be provided and for other reasons, of proceeding with the provision of accommodation for Government Departments in Edinburgh; and whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the matter?
§ Mr. LANSBURYIn view of the necessity of restricting expenditure as far as possible, I do not anticipate that it will be practicable to proceed with the provision of accommodation for Government Departments in Edinburgh for some considerable time.
§ Mr. MATHERSAre we to understand that the right hon. Gentleman is rejoicing in the fact that he is economising at the expense of Scotland?