HC Deb 19 November 1936 vol 317 cc1933-4W
Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Labour the purchase price or rent of the premises in Lansdowne Road, London, W.11, which are to be utilised as a hostel for lads from the Special Areas; the name and address of the owner from whom the premises have been purchased or rented; the number of rooms, etc., of the premises prior to any adaptation for hostel purposes; the estimated total cost of adaptation for hostel purposes; and the estimated cost of the premises, adaptation, etc., per person for whom hostel accommodation is to be provided?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

Premises in Lansdowne Road, W.11, have been acquired from Mr. E. Bowes, of 23, Shaftesbury Avenue, Ravenscourt Park, at a rental of £400 per annum, for use as a hostel for boys transferred to employment in London. The number of rooms, excluding kitchens and offices, is 20. Detailed estimates of the cost of adaptation and equipment are not yet available, but the figure will probably be about £2,100. The hostel will provide accommodation for about 58 boys and staff. The estimated capital cost is £36 4s. per place.