HC Deb 06 March 1939 vol 344 cc1743-4
43. Captain Cazalet

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether his attention has been drawn to the conditions under which many of the staff at the British Embassy in Paris are working; and whether any decision has been taken as regards purchasing the neighbouring house to provide adequate accommodation?

The First Commissioner of Works (Sir Philip Sassoon)

I am aware of the conditions to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers, but the difficulties in the way of providing suitable alternative accommodation are considerable. No decision has been taken as regards purchasing the neighbouring house.

Captain Cazalet

Is my right hon. Friend aware that some of the women typists are working under conditions which, from the point of view of health and sanitation, would be condemned in this country by his Department and the Ministry of Health?

Sir P. Sassoon

We are fully aware of the fact that the conditions are not satisfactory, and I hope we shall get over the difficulty soon.