HC Deb 23 July 1957 vol 574 cc196-7
12. Mr. Hay

asked the Minister of Works how the number of buildings held under requisition by his Department on 1st October, 1951, compares with the position at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Molson

The number of buildings held on requisition by my Department on 1st October, 1951, was 2,599. At 30th June, 1957, the number was 80.

Mr. Hay

Is my right hon. Friend aware that those figures will give widespread satisfaction? Can he give the House an assurance that he will not weary of well-doing in this respect?

Mr. Molson

We are continuing to de-requisition as and when we can. In a number of cases, we shall either take leases of these properties or purchase them. There is likely to be some delay in their acquisition, but we shall speed up matters as much as we can.

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