HC Deb 23 March 1932 vol 263 cc1025-6
29. Mr. McENTEE

asked the First Commissioner of Works if he can state when the alterations at Fenchurch Street branch post office will be completed; and whether they will improve the accommodation available for the public?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)

The scheme of alterations at Fenchurch Street branch post office has not been finally settled, and a date for completion cannot be given at present: the answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.

29. Mr. McENTEE

asked the First Commissioner of Works if he will state when the improvements in the Finsbury Square branch post office will be finished; and whether they involve any structural alteration of the premises?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

It is anticipated that the improvements in the Finsbury Square branch post office will be completed by the middle of August: the answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.

Mr. McENTEE

Is the freehold of the premises in the possession of the Government?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I require notice of that question.