§ 10. Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of Works if, in view of the intention of the Witham Urban District Council, as part of their development plan, to provide a civic centre at The Grove, Witham, with a library and other appropriate buildings on the opposite side of the road, he will modify his proposal to build Inland Revenue offices at this site.
§ Mr. StokesNo, Sir. This temporary office building is urgently required, but the site is held on a 21-years' lease only, and I shall be willing to consider the question further with the urban district council when the time comes for the development of the civic centre.
§ Mr. DribergWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, may I ask whether he is reasonably satisfied that he will be able to clear these temporary buildings out of the way before the council wish to proceed with their plan?
§ Mr. StokesI am not sure that I shall be here. [HON. MEMBERS: "Hear, hear."] Well, the scheme is not included in the local authority's programme for another 20 years. It seems to me probable, therefore, that we shall be able to manage all right.