§ Mr. WHELERasked the hon. Member for the East Dorset Division, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, what was the amount paid in purchase of the Wellington House Hotel, Buckingham Gate, as offices for the Insurance Commissioners; whether offices have been acquired for the Scotch, Welsh, and Irish Commissioners; and, if so, at what cost?
Captain GUESTIt is very undesirable at present to make any statement as to the amount of rent paid, in view of the possible necessity of acquiring premises in London for this or kindred purposes.