HC Deb 22 March 1945 vol 409 cc972-3
24. Mr. Butcher

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any building projects are in hand for the N.F.S.; and, if so, the value of such works.

Mr. H. Morrison

Owing to the labour situation, a programme of building for N.F.S. purposes on an appreciable scale is obviously out of the question. Nevertheless, an occasional building project is put in hand, as an exceptional measure, if it is called for by present requirements and at the same time will meet the needs of the post-war Service. The value of the building works in England and Wales under construction or approved is about £70,000. This figure includes adaptations to existing premises as well as new building, but does not include maintenance work. In the great majority of cases the labour for this work is provided by the personnel of the Service.