HC Deb 29 July 1935 vol 304 cc2289-90
27. Mr. GUY

asked the First Commissioner of Works what stage has now been reached in the erection of the new Government buildings on the Calton site at Edinburgh?

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

The scheme designed by Mr. T. S. Tait has been approved. Working drawings are in preparation with a view to entering into a contract for the commencement of work on the site in November next.

Mr. GUY

While thanking my right hon. Friend for his reply, may I ask whether any decision has been taken regarding the old governor's house?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

No, there has been no decision on that point.

Mr. BURNETT

Is granite being used in the construction?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

No.

Mr. BURNETT

Can the right hon. Gentleman say why not, in view of the experience with this building here?