HC Deb 12 December 1949 vol 470 cc211-2W
21. Mr. Marples

asked the Minister of Works the total value of licences granted by him to private contractors for the purpose of building offices; what percentage of this figure is to be let to the Government; and what percentage is to be occupied by the rest of the business community.

Mr. Key

Licences to the approximate value of £18,061,000 have been granted since January, 1947, for the erection of office buildings. Of this value about 42 per cent. is for offices for lease to the Government and 58 per cent. is for private use.