HC Deb 21 June 1920 vol 130 cc1780-1W
Mr. CLOUGH

asked the First Commissioner of Works what Government buildings in Great Britain, commandeered during the War, have been given up within the first 14 days of June; whether any of the rooms have been recently given up in Caxton House, Westminster, and what use is now to be made of them; and how much space is occupied by the War Contracts Department?

Sir A. MOND

The following premises commandeered during the War were surrendered during the period mentioned:

  • Fifth floor of Finsbury Court, E.C. 82, Lancaster Gate, W.
  • Portion of store in Bollo Lane, Chiswick.
The greater part of the east block of Caxton House has been recently vacated by Government Staffs, and will shortly be re-occupied by firms dispossessed during the War. If the last part of the question refers to the Contracts staff of the Ministry of Munitions, the control of which is being transferred to the War Office, the space occupied is 16,000 square feet.