HC Deb 17 June 1952 vol 502 c987
49. Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Works whether he will now take steps to speed up reconditioning of the offices on the west side of Westminster Hall.

The Minister of Works (Mr. David Eccles)

I will certainly see that these offices are reconditioned as quickly as possible, but the internal work cannot be done until the repairs to this section of the external stonework are completed.

Mr. Braine

While thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, may I ask him if he is aware that these offices, which have been lying derelict for some time, used to be occupied by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, which now occupies rather restricted and dingy premises? In view of the fact that the Association receives an increasing flow of visitors from overseas will he give very special attention to this problem?

Mr. Eccles

Yes, Sir, I am very anxious that the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association should get back into its offices.