HC Deb 10 June 1952 vol 502 cc28-9
61. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government for what purpose the Lindsey County Council store on the Laceby—Grimsby road at Laceby is being built; and how much it will cost.

The Minister of Transport (Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd)

I have been asked to reply.

This building is required for use as a highways depot. Its estimated cost, including land, is £6,562.

Mr. Osborne

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the local people regard this as a piece of wasteful extravagance? Will he look into it to see that public money is not wasted in the way in which it is believed that it is being wasted?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I hope that my hon. Friend will disabuse his constituents' minds of any such view. This is highly desirable expenditure, and necessary for the County Council to discharge its functions as a highway authority.

Mr. Osborne

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the local people regard the place now being built as far too expensive for the purpose for which it is to be put and demand that the economy that was promised should be practised?