HC Deb 06 November 1945 vol 415 c1063
4. Captain Gammans

asked the Minister of Works for what purpose, and for what period, the Central Hall, Westminster has been requisitioned.

Mr. Tomlinson

Arrangements have been made to use the Central Hall for the first part of the first session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. The hall will be required for the period of the Assembly and for such time as is necessary to prepare it for use and to reinstate it.

Captain Gammans

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the requisitioning of this hall is causing great inconvenience to the Methodist community; and would it not have been possible to requisition the Albert Hall or some other building?

Mr. Tomlinson

As a good Methodist I appreciate that point, but we looked all round before we decided to take it.