§ 8. Mr. Butcherasked the Minister of Works whether a licence has been granted for the reconditioning of the Lyceum Theatre for use as a dance hall; and what is the amount of works which have been sanctioned.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir, for £3,450. Of this only £390 is general building work. The rest is specialist work which does not compete with housing. The dance hall will fill a great need, especially for troops on leave in London.
Mr. E. P. SmithCan the Minister say why this theatre was not allowed to continue as a theatre, for which there is also a great need?
§ Mr. TomlinsonI am given to understand that it would cost something like ten times the amount to make it into a theatre.