§ 29. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health as representing the First Commissioner of Works whether it is proposed to go forward with the proposal to erect a block of Government offices on the Montagu House site; if not, what are the reasons for the alteration of plan; what expense will be involved by the abandonment of the project; and whether the Metropole Hotel, in Northumberland Avenue, will still be required for office purposes?
§ Mr. R. S. HudsonNo decision has been taken to abandon the Whitehall Gardens building scheme and, in the circumstances, the remaining parts of the question do not arise.
§ Mr. BellengerHas work been suspended, and, if so, what is the reason for suspending it?
§ Mr. HudsonNo, Sir, I understand work has not been suspended.