§ Mr. CLOUGHasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he can state the approximate annual amount of the rates and taxes payable in addition to the rent of £600 per annum in respect of 30, Belgrave Square, acquired by his Department for the accommodation of the Forestry Commission and the staff of the Divisional Director of Industrial Training and of the local finance officer of the Ministry of Labour; how long he anticipates the premises will be required by the Forestry Commission; and whether, in view of the total rent, rates and taxes, he is still of opinion that no cheaper alternative accommodation is obtainable?
§ Sir A. MONDThe rates and taxes on number 30, Belgrave Square for the year ending 31st March last amounted to £416 13s. 4d. As regards the second part of the question, the premises, or alternative accommodation, will be required by the Forestry Commission for several years. The answer to the third part of the question is in the affirmative.