§ 29. Mr. Langford-Holtasked 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-Holtasked 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. PowellThe planning authority took the view that the site was too confined for it to be practicable to provide any such accommodation.
§ Mr. Langford-HoltIs 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 1605 facilities as were provided in Queen Victoria's time? Will he do something to ensure that the decision is altered?
§ Mr. PowellThis 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.