§ Mr. Kirkasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is the cost of the construction work at present going on at Somerset House.
§ Mr. J. SilkinAbout £200,000. This is the first stage of a modernisation programme, estimated to cost about £1.5 million, covering the whole of Somerset House.
§ Mr. Kirkasked the Minister of Public Building and Works to what purpose it is intended to put the East Wing of Somerset House, which is at present vacant.
§ Mr. J. SilkinThe accommodation will be re-occupied by staff of the Inland Revenue after it has been renovated.