HC Deb 05 July 1965 vol 715 c1090
2. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how long his Department has been considering the question of finding alternative accommodation for the Ministry of Pensions office at present situated in Langside Church Hall, Glasgow; and what progress has been made.

The Minister of Public Building and Works (Mr. Charles Pannell)

Since 1957. Part of this local office will be accommodated with others in a new Crown building at Pollokshaws Road on which construction is about to start. The balance is required to be rehoused in the Cathcart area and sites there are being considered.

Mr. Taylor

I am glad to see that some progress is being made, but does the Minister appreciate that this office covers a population of 200,000, which is still growing, and that no fewer than 77 people are employed in it? Does not he think it highly unsatisfactory that it should be located in a converted church hall? Would the right hon. Gentleman take every possible step to speed things up and, if possible, to visit the office next time he is in the area?

Mr. Pannell

Yes, Sir.