§ Sir K. WOODasked the First Commissioner of Works when the new County Hall will be available for the use of the London County Council; and what steps he is taking with reference thereto?
Mr. T. WILSONasked the Food Controller when he proposes to give up possession of the County Hall; and whether he is aware that the London County Council is desirous of resuming building operations at the earliest possible moment?
§ Sir ALFRED MONDSo far as the portion of the new County Hall occupied by the Government is concerned, accommodation is being released to house a London County Council staff of 330. This space will be surrendered in the course of this month. Further portions of the building will be surrendered to the county council as the staff of the Ministry of Food diminishes. I have been in consultation both with the authorities of the London County Council and the Ministry of Food on this question, and I am doing ray best to expedite matters. I would, however, point out that if it had not been for the work carried out by the Government on this building during the War no accommodation of any kind would have been available for at least another six months. Arrangements have been made in consultation with the London County Council authorities which will permit the remaining building work being resumed almost immediately.