HC Deb 24 May 1965 vol 713 cc12-3W
53. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Labour what is the cost of housing the Engineering Industry Training Board at St. Martin's House, 140 Tottenham Court Road; and what steps he took, before acquiring this accommodation, to find less expensive headquarters premises in one of the large provincial towns.

Mr. Gunter

I have not acquired premises for the Engineering Industry Training Board and the Industrial Training Act does not require me to approve the arrangements made by Industrial Training Boards for obtaining office accommodation. I understand, however, that the Engineering Board intends to house the bulk of its Headquarters staff outside Central London.