39. Mr. Vaneasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the total area in square feet, and the rental value of property in St. James's Street occupied by his Department and used as a booking office.
§ The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. Arthur Henderson)The total area of this property is 6,820 square feet, and the rental is £7,050 per annum.
Mr. VaneDoes not the right hon. and learned Gentleman think that not only is it very expensive but also inconvenient to have a booking centre at this street; and could not he find a more convenient place near one of the main line stations, and at a quarter of the cost?
§ Mr. HendersonI certainly think it is expensive. As regards the second part of the Question, I am advised it is considered to be most convenient, and certainly extremely useful.