HC Deb 26 January 1948 vol 446 c99W
127. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Works what is the value of the building work authorised by him in connection with the forthcoming Olympic Games.

Mr. Key

Building licences to the value of about £91,000 have been granted. My Department is also carrying out work at Richmond Park, for the benefit of the Olympic Committee, at an estimated cost of £35,000.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Works what expenditure from public funds is involved in the use of the camp in Richmond Park for the housing of Olympic athletes.

Mr. Key

My Department is carrying out work at Richmond Park, for the benefit of the Olympic Committee, at an estimated cost of £35,000, which is to be repaid by the Committee.