HC Deb 28 February 1949 vol 462 cc10-1
22. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Works if he is aware that the tenancy of Provident Hall, Redcliffe, Bristol, by his Department is causing great inconvenience and loss of revenue to the owners, the Adult School Friendly Society; and if he will take early steps to vacate these premises which have been occupied since 1939, seeing that the premises occupied prior to the war are available.

Mr. Key

I am aware that the Adult School Friendly Society wish to terminate my Ministry's tenancy of the Provident Hall and a search is being made for alternative accommodation. I understand that the premises used by the medical boards before the war are no longer available.

Mr. Awbery

Is it not a fact that the premises occupied prior to the war have recently been re-let to another tenant?

Mr. Key

As I have said, these premises are not available for the purpose for which we want to use them. Therefore, we are not in a position to use them for accommodation.

Mr. Awbery

They have recently been re-let.

Mr. Key

I have said they are not available.