HC Deb 12 November 1940 vol 365 c1567
37. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

asked the Secretary of State for War how many buildings requisitioned by his Department have not yet been used and are remaining empty?

Mr. Eden

It is not the practice of the War Department to requisition buildings unless occupation is imminent, and such buildings remain empty only until any necessary cooking and sanitary facilities and black-out arrangements are provided.