HC Deb 09 June 1969 vol 784 c214W
Mr. Kirk

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is the cost of the construction work at present going on at Somerset House.

Mr. J. Silkin

About £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. Kirk

asked 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. Silkin

The accommodation will be re-occupied by staff of the Inland Revenue after it has been renovated.

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