HC Deb 20 February 1946 vol 419 c268W
Sir G. Fox

asked the Minister of Works when it is expected that the Rat Infestation Control Department and the Technical Reproductions Branch will derequisition the 12,000 square feet which they occupy at present in the School of Physiology at University College, London.

Mr. Tomlinson:

As my right hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, informed the hon. and. gallant Member for Uxbridge (Flight-Lieutenant Beswick) on 14th February, the release of this accommodation depends on how soon alternative premises can be prepared for the Departments concerned. The highest priority has been given to this work, but a considerable amount of adaptation is involved and it is unlikely that release will be possible until early summer.

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