§ 29. Mr. McEnteeasked the Home Secretary the price paid for the site of the new Vine Street police building; what is the accommodation that the new building is to provide; what the building is estimated to cost; and whether the plans were prepared by the staff at Scotland Yard or by a firm of outside architects?
§ Sir S. HoareThe new police station to be erected in Savile Row will replace the existing stations at Vine Street and Great Marlborough Street and be more centrally 2106 placed for the area to be served. Both building and site costs in this part of London are high, and it is estimated that the cost of the new building will be about £130,000: in addition £61,828 has been spent on the purchase of the necessary freehold and leasehold interests and there is a ground rent of £3,665 per annum. The plans have been prepared by a firm of outside architects in consultation with the Receiver's department. I am sending the hon. Member a schedule of the accommodation to be provided.
§ Mr. ManderIs any special extra accommodation being provided for Members of Parliament?