Mr. Rostron Duckworthasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether his attention has been called to the unsatisfactory working conditions in Sunlight House, Manchester, where a number of members of the Inland Revenue staff are employed; whether he is aware that the inadequate heating has led to sick leave, discomfort, loss of working time and inefficiency; whether efforts have been made to ensure that the owner of the building provides proper accommodation, and with what result; and whether there are any further steps he can take in the matter?
§ Mr. HicksYes, Sir. My Department have been trying for a long time, without success, to induce the owner of Sunlight House to render in a satisfactory manner services which he undertook to maintain when leasing the building. Further steps are under consideration.