HC Deb 24 April 1956 vol 551 cc1604-5
29. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what car-storing facilities will be contained in the new building to be erected upon the site of the Holborn Restaurant.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Mr. J. Enoch Powell)

I understand that there will be provision for parking seventy cars in the basement.

32. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what car-storage accommodation is to be provided as a result of the new building operations taking place in Bennett Street, between Sir James's Street and Arlington Street.

Mr. Powell

The planning authority took the view that the site was too confined for it to be practicable to provide any such accommodation.

Mr. Langford-Holt

Is my hon. Friend aware that this is an office building going up in one of the most congested parts of London, and that it is idiotic to erect a building which provides the same facilities as were provided in Queen Victoria's time? Will he do something to ensure that the decision is altered?

Mr. Powell

This is a matter entirely within the scope of the local planning authority. The matter is not one in which my right hon. Friend would be justified in revoking its decision.