HC Deb 28 June 1948 vol 452 c1809
8. Mr. Willis

asked the Minister of Works how much additional temporary office accommodation for Government staffs has been completed in Edinburgh since 1945; and how much is at present under construction.

Mr. Key

Since 1945, a net area of approximately 64,000 sq. ft. of office accommodation has been provided in the new building at Sighthill which is already partly occupied and will be finally completed in three weeks' time. No further accommodation is at present under construction but plans are in preparation for the pro vision of a further 200,000 sq. ft. of offices which, it is hoped, will be started next year.

Mr. Willis

Can my right hon. Friend say whether this additional accommodation which it is contemplated will commence next year will enable all the houses, private dwellings, hotels and public buildings in Edinburgh to be vacated?

Mr. Key

That is the purpose of its construction.