§ 93. Mr. Teelingasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware of a proposal to convert into offices one of London's large hotels essential to the tourist traffic, which is now an important source of dollar earnings; and what steps he is taking to ensure that this modern hotel accommodation is retained for this purpose.
§ Mr. MarplesYes. The application for planning permission has, under my right hon. Friend's direction, been referred38W to him for decision, and the matter is therefore sub judice.
§ 98. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the present position in regard to the application to erect a 14-storey hotel on the Montagu House site in Portman Square, St. Marylebone, W.1.
§ Mr. MarplesMy right hon. Friend understands that a fresh application was made to the London County Council, as local planning authority, on 12th March, but that it has not yet been determined.