HC Deb 30 October 1947 vol 443 cc1068-9
13. Wing-Commander Hulbert

asked the Minister of Health if he is now prepared to release the Arundel Hotel, Arundel Street, W.6.2, for commercial purposes, as it is urgently required as office accommodation by firms wholly engaged in export business.

Mr. Bevan

Steps have already been taken to derequisition these premises.

Wing-Commander Hulbert

Can the right hon. Gentleman say why there has been such a terrible delay in this matter?

Mr. Bevan

There is often delay in many of these matters because existing users have not yet been terminated.

Wing-Commander Hulbert

Can the Minister tell us the previous use of that place?

Mr. Bevan

If the hon. and gallant Member puts a Question down, I will give all the information he requires.