§ Mr. KILEYasked the First Commissioner of Works the number of business and residential premises of which his Department retain temporary possession in London; how many of the same he anticipates returning to their owners during the current year; and is he prepared to give an undertaking that he will not surrender any more temporary or exhibition buildings whilst retaining those of a commercial or residential character?
§ Sir A. MOND24 business premises and 36 private houses are still retained, and it is anticipated that 9 of the former and 6 of the latter will be surrendered by the end of the current year. As regards the last part of the question, although I cannot see my way to give a definite undertaking on the lines suggested by the hon. Member, the present policy of my Department is to give priority of surrender to commercial and residential premises.