§ Mr. NEWBOULDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can state the number of offices and premises occupied by his Department in addition to his central offices in Great George Street; and whether he can state the estimated annual cost for rent, rates, etc., of these premises?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe Board of Trade are in occupation of six Crown and 15 hired buildings in London, in addition to the headquarter offices at Great George Street. The annual rents amount to £36,956, partly inclusive and partly exclusive of rates and taxes. It is not possible at such short notice to give details of other occupational charges.