HC Deb 31 October 1949 vol 469 c7
10. Lady Tweedsmuir

asked the Minister of Works to what extent he proposes to proceed with the erection of new Government offices in Aberdeen.

Mr. Key

The matter is still under consideration.

Lady Tweedsmuir

Can the Minister give any definite date as to when he hopes to derequisition the many premises held in Aberdeen by his Department?

Mr. Key

No. So much depends upon the possibility of building new accommodation. The programme has had to be reviewed, and I cannot give a date.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Would it not have been better if the right hon. Gentleman had consulted his colleagues and spent money in building a deep freeze for herrings?

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