§ 97. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Minister of Works if he is aware of the opportunities for increasing our earning of dollars by making available increased hotel facilities in this country for Canadian and United States visitors; and if he will have a survey made of all hotel accommodation in London and other centres which is now in the hands of Government Departments or local government departments, with a view to action being taken to return these buildings to their proper use.
§ Mr. Buchan-HepburnGovernment Departments own or hold on long lease a number of former hotels which have been converted for use for offices and other purposes. Only part of one hotel in the London area and three outside, involving in all some 244 bedrooms, are still held on requisition. It is the Government's policy to cease holding property on requisition as soon as possible.
Any question in respect of hotels held by local authorities should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government.