§ 58. Mr. Eckersleyasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he has considered a letter from the chairman of the Manchester Royal Infirmary with reference to the proposed new Ministry of Labour buildings in Manchester; and, in view of the very strong feeling in that city, will he take steps to ensure that the amenities of the infirmary are in no way affected by the proposed building?
§ The First Commissioner of Works (Sir Philip Sassoon)I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on my behalf to a similar question on 17th November by the hon. Member for Leigh (Mr. Tinker).
§ Mr. EckersleyWill the right hon. Gentleman see that sympathetic as well as efficient treatment is given to this matter?
§ Sir P. SassoonYes, Sir, I am just as anxious as the hon. Member is to have some amicable solution of this difficulty.
§ Mr. BennDo we understand that no definite steps are being taken until the right hon. Gentleman has investigated the matter himself?
§ Sir P. SassoonI am awaiting a reply from the board of management.
§ Mr. Ellis SmithWill the right hon. Gentleman also take into consideration the alternative suggestion of offering compensation with a view to providing alternative accommodation?