§ 6. Sir Harold Webbeasked the Minister of Works how many flats at the address in Westminster, of which he has been in formed, are now under requisition; whether they are still occupied or how long they have been unoccupied; and how soon it is proposed they should be made available for residential purposes.
§ Mr. TomlinsonSix flats are held on requisition at the address in question. They have been vacant since the end of August and arrangements had been made to reoccupy them immediately. Efforts 1061 will be made to house the proposed occupants elsewhere and if this can be done the flats will be derequisitioned as quickly as possible.
§ Sir H. WebbeFor what purpose is it proposed to reoccupy these flats which are so urgently required for residential purposes?
§ Mr. TomlinsonIt is to make room for a move which is taking place on the part of another Government Department.
§ Sir H. WebbeIs this a case of "general post," one Department moving into the room occupied by another, and shall we ever get rid of any of them?
§ Mr. TomlinsonWhile I appreciate the desire to remove Government Departments, while they are in existence they have to be housed somewhere.