HC Deb 03 July 1950 vol 477 cc13-4
20. Mr. Llewellyn

asked the Minister of Works how many hotels and houses in Cardiff have been derequisitioned by Government Departments since 1st March, 1950; and whether he will publish a list of locations of all house and hotel property at present occupied by Government Departments in Cardiff.

Mr. Stokes

There were no hotels held on requisition in Cardiff on 1st March, 1950. No houses have been derequisitioned since that date. With regard to the second part of the Question, there are 66 houses and a part of one hotel in occupation by Government Departments in Cardiff, of which 53 are leased and 13 requisitioned. I do not think any useful purpose would be served by publishing a long list of the addresses of these premises, as the accommodation occupied by particular Departments can readily be ascertained locally. If the hon. Member has any particular question in mind I will try to give him the necessary information.

Mr. Llewellyn

In view of the very serious housing shortage in Cardiff, will the Minister try to get these premises de-requisitioned as soon as possible?

Mr. Stokes

I have already given instructions to that effect, but it depends upon the rate of construction of new buildings.