§ 36. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Minister of Works what progress has been made in the building of Embassy offices and quarters in Vientiane; and whether they are air-conditioned.
§ Lord John HopeThe offices, the Ambassador's residence, and four houses and a flat for staff, were completed nearly a year ago. The offices are partially air-conditioned but will soon be fully air-conditioned when they are extended to meet staff increases. The bedrooms of the Residence are air-conditioned. The staff houses are not air-conditioned but were built for thorough cross-ventilation.
§ Mr. DaviesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that, once again, I have to thank and congratulate him for that Answer? Does the Minister himself occasionally take the trouble to visit some of these more remote areas to see what has been done on his behalf there?
§ Lord John HopeYes, Sir; I do that