§ Mr. Keelingasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works whether he is aware that his Department continues to requisition the six-roomed dwelling-house, 538, Staines Road, Bed-font, for use by committees for a few hours each week, the house being closed at other times; and whether, in view of the acute shortage of houses in Middlesex, he will restore the house to domestic use forthwith.
§ Mr. HicksThe house in question was requisitioned for the Ministry of Food, 2143W who inform me that it is used throughout the week by full-time staff vitally concerned with meat distribution. I regret that it is not possible in these circumstances to release this property.