HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 cc699-700W
Mr. BRIANT

asked the First Commissioner of Works if negotiations are proceeding for the renting of Prince's Road Workhouse, Lambeth, for a term of three years at £3,750 per annum; for what purpose this is required; what will be the number of officials who will be housed there; and what will be the cost of the alterations necessary for its use?

Sir A. MOND

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The premises are required to house a staff of approximately 500 of the Ministry of Health, some of whom will be transferred from premises to be surrendered and the remainder will be employed in connection with the Census of 1921. Accommodation is also required for Census records. The cost of adaptation is estimated at £5,830.